Assistant Management Accountant

Description:

The BES Group are the leading end to end solution provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance sector. Our team of experts cover an extensive range of engineering services.

We’ve gone from strength to strength over recent years, welcoming the very best risk management businesses to our Group. As a result, we’ve grown both our team of experts and our suite of solutions in line with our customer’s needs. We’re private equity backed, which means we have the flexibility and support to move quickly and grow faster than any other company in our industry. We’re innovative and forward thinking and have the awards to prove it, but most of all we’re focused on helping make sure our customers leave nothing to chance.

Our head office is based in central Manchester and is the home to many of our central functions. Due to continued growth, we are delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our brilliant Finance team.

What are we looking for?

We’ve really set the benchmark high with our people and our brilliant Finance Team are no exception. We’re looking for even more of the most highly skilled individuals to complete our world class team.

As an Assistant Management Accountant you’ll have the drive and desire to have a successful career in Finance. You won’t be afraid of a challenge as you’ll also be completing your professional accounting qualifications for your first 3 years with the business. You’ll also communicate confidently and effectively as you will be working with a variety of amazing people from across our business.

You will be an excel expert and offer unrivalled numerical and analytical skills.  You’ll learn all about financial systems and processes. 

As a proficient finance professional who isn't afraid of a challenge, you’ll enjoy our changing environment as we continue to grow at an impressive pace!

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at the BES Group. As an Assistant Management Accountant reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you’ll prepare management accounts for BES Group and other acquisition companies in the group. This includes reporting on performance and analysis to support the Business Partner and Management Accounts functions and maximise gross profit. The scope of this role will grow over time as you develop your skills and experience but some of your key responsibilities will include: 

Assisting the Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants with preparation of monthly management accounts

Reviewing and analysing divisional costs to support accuracy of accounts, including providing accurate commentary and investigation into variances.

Supporting the month-end revenue process, including invoice reconciliation and accruals.

Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations.

Assistance with budgeting, forecasting and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and systems

You will also be studying for a Professional Accounting Qualification. 

What makes The BES Group a great place to work?  

Our people and our customers come before everything else. Knowing we always do the best job we can with absolutely no compromise means everything to us. Internal promotion is a regular occurrence within our company and the Finance Team is a great example of this. The team love what they do, they really make a difference that gets noticed every single day.  

If you work for us, you will get the below and so much more:  

Salary starting from £25,000 (negotiable, depending on experience)

Fully-funded professional accounting qualification

Discretionary annual company bonus and yearly salary review

Up to 10% pension

A flexible working approach, the role will be based in Manchester city centre with some home working available (you must have suitable Wi-Fi, and provide your own office set up for days spent working from home)

25 days leave per year plus bank holidays (and an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate you!)

Option to buy and sell extra holidays

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme

Development opportunities across the business

Access to lots of discounts and benefits via our company benefits portal including; retail, fitness, holiday and cinema discounts

The support of a superb employee assistance programme

Opportunities to attend volunteer days

Company contribution to charity fundraising you participate in; we want to support charities you are passionate about!

Employee Suggestion programme; because we value input from everyone in the BES Group

What experience do I need?

You will offer previous accounts administration experience (ideally gained within an in-house Finance function) and have the drive and desire to have a successful career in Finance. To work for us you must have the right attitude, aptitude and appetite for what we do. As a minimum, you will:  

Offer previous work experience/internship in an accounts or finance department

Possess strong numeracy and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail  

Expert Excel skills  

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong internal relationships across the business

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads

Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ideally, you will also:

Have experience of using Microsoft Dynamics 365 finance system (desired)

Hold a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent (ideally within an Accounts or Finance related subject)

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply.” We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please keep in mind, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process. 

We want to inspire everyone to see how important safety is and we expect the same from our people. And if you’re on the same page as us about that and you’ve got the right skills, experience, and attitude, you’ll fit right in.  Simple. We’re all about diversity and inclusion and that means we want our people to be themselves.  We’re delighted to be an equal opportunities employer and that will never change!

BES Group, Your safety, our focus