We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Management Accountant (Payroll) to join our management accounting team at Cygnet. You will be working hybrid, between home and our new office in Kings Hill, West Malling.
Company Overview:
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. Through our values of Integrity, Trust, Empower, Respect and Care we take pride in the services we offer and the outcomes we enable individuals in our care to achieve. Our expert and highly dedicated teams of over 13,000 employees support more than 2,600 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
Role Overview:
Reporting directly to the Payroll & Pensions Accountant, this role will support in the preparation, production and posting of all payroll cost journals and FTE figures for the group. There will also be an equally significant involvement in supporting the preparation and reconciliation of all payroll control accounts, achieving this will require working heavily with other finance departments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation and posting of all payroll cost and recharge journals for the group, in line with the monthly accounts deadlines
- Support the preparation and posting of all FTE data for the group
- Support the preparation and posting of all payroll accrual journals for the group, in line with the monthly accounts deadlines
- Support the preparation and reconciliation of all payroll related balance sheet control accounts
- Collaborate with other departments such as management accounts, commercial finance and payroll to facilitate achieving the above
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required
Role Requirements:
- Would suit those looking to or currently working towards a recognised accounting qualification e.g. AAT or equivalent.
- Good understanding of key accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well within a team
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Expert supervision & support
- Free Health Cash plan
- Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
- 24 hours free GP support line
- Free life assurance cover
- Free eye tests
- Car lease discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
- Pension scheme
- Employee NHS – discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
