Assistant Management Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London Heathrow

Reporting To: Finance Accounting Manager

Compensation: £28,000 - £38,000 / year

Description

Are you looking to develop your career in Finance? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join our fast-paced team at London Heathrow. 

As the Assistant Accountant, you will assist in the financial close and ensure that it is complete each month within the scheduled timeframe and ensure that the numbers reported to Group are accurate. This is a varied role, where you will be producing financial analysis and partnering with the management & financial accountants along with other areas in the business. 

In exchange we offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as opportunities to develop your Finance career.

Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis will be:-

• Assisting with the preparation of revenue recognition (billing)
• Assisting with fixed assets management and capital purchases/ leasing
• Assisting with the preparation of accruals 
• Reconciling with the bank and allocations of receipts 
• Posting payments and bacs runs 
• You will assist in identifying process improvements and seek system enhancements to improve efficiencies

To be successful in this role you will need:-

• An accounting degree or relevant experience for the role
•  Currently studying towards CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Previous accounting experience and exposure to month end within a corporate environment 
• Must possess strong excel skills including vlookups, pivot tables and basic powerpoint skills

Please note that if you are offered this position, you will be subject to a background check including a criminal record check, 5 year employment history and a drug & alcohol test.

Our Values

Safety

• Always look out for our own and each other's safety.
• Proactively identify safety risks, hazards and unsafe behaviours promptly and courageously.
• Comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards at all times.
• Learn from mistakes and share that learning.

Customer Focus

• Delight customers by actively anticipating their needs, concerns and preferences.
• Offer alternative "yes" solutions to "no" situations.
• Deliver service excellence and always aim to exceed customer expectations.

Respect

• Appreciate everyone's background, cultural values and opinions at all times.
• Actively listen and understand other's intent and point of view, especially during disagreements.
• Build trusting relationships, demonstrate empathy and care for others.

Excellence

• Always do the right thing.  Do it right the first time.
• Demonstrate extreme ownership: See it, Own it, Solve it.
• Adopt a growth mindset: keep learning, stay agile, be resilient.
• Set high expectations, embrace innovation and practice continuous improvement.

Teamwork

• Prioritise SATS Group's interests over one's own and department needs.
• Proactively share resources, ideas and information constructively.
• Build on each other's strengths and ideas to achieve win-win outcomes.