Assistant Management Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Walsall based

Salary: £28,500-£32,500 DOE and benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our team in Walsall. Reporting to the Management Accountant, the role will be working within for the Support Services Finance Team which looks after the Financial, Commercial and Administrative aspects of the business. This position would suit an individual with all round experience in accounts, bookkeeping, and purchase/sales ledger. The role will also involve Project Analysis to assist commercial and operational managers.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on our most high-profile projects and enhance your career to the next level with a group that’s experiencing major growth. IWS M&E are part of the South Staffordshire Group, which is 3000 employee-strong, behind South Staffs, Cambridge water and a host of other businesses that feed into the utilities sector. You won’t just be joining one business; you’ll be part of a group that can offer you variety and development for the whole of your career!

What’s the role:

• Perform cost allocation for project costing, ensuring accurate assignment of costs to appropriate projects.
• Review, code, and process supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with internal coding standards and budget alignment.
• Raise Purchase Orders (POs) in line with procurement procedures, and match/allocate them against corresponding purchase or contractor invoices.
• Investigate and resolve supplier or contractor enquiries and disputes in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct project analysis to support commercial and operational managers across the business, promoting financial efficiency and offering constructive challenge where appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly cash flow reports and participate in cashbook reconciliation activities to maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage and maintain staff expense accounts, ensuring accurate documentation, approvals, and timely reimbursements.
• Respond to general finance and accounting-related enquiries, providing clear and helpful information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, financial procedures, and relevant external regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and ensuring all aspects of compliance and financial control are adequately met.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the Finance Team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner
  
  

What you’ll need:

• Currently studying towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA qualifications, or possessing equivalent practical experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and maintain strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite is advantageous; however, it is not essential, and training can be provided for the right candidate.
  
  

What you’ll get in return:

• Salary: £28,500.00-£32,500.00
• Contributory pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 24/7 Online GP service for friends and family
• The chance to build your career group-wide and truly develop.