Assistant Management Accountant – Operations

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant – Operations

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:15pm. 37.5 hours per week.

About Us:

At Phoenix Medical Supplies, we pride ourselves on delivering top class, business relevant solutions to the UK healthcare industry. Join us and be a part of a team that really makes a difference. We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support in the successful and accurate completion of the monthly management accounts and financial reporting, forecasting & budgeting processes for Central functions, Cross Border costs and income, Fixed and ROU assets, Payroll and other areas of shared Operating Expenditure for all UK entities such as Rent & Rates and Insurance, supporting in the preparation of analysis and insight to the business on the financial performance in these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis for UK central costs (e.g. Payroll, Insurance, Rent, Fixed Assets).
• Assist in producing financial, non-financial, and KPI reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) for central and shared cost areas.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning across all central business functions.
• Provide financial analysis, including Payroll and FTE reporting, to support performance review and challenge.
• Maintain financial controls, intercompany invoicing, and accurate reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, intercompany).
• Support maintenance of SAP-RE-FX and Fixed Asset ledgers, ensuring accurate asset and lease accounting.
• Assist with external audits, ad hoc financial tasks, and continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN principles.
• Partner with key stakeholders and finance colleagues to improve insight, drive efficiency, and support strategic objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in financial and management accounting, including journal posting, P&L analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Skilled in analysing large data sets using Excel and finance systems, with the ability to build models and provide insightful commentary.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Track record of identifying and delivering process improvements that drive value.
• Confident, motivated, and personable with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent analytical, time management, and organisational abilities; adaptable under pressure and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Advanced Excel) and experienced with SAP; currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.

What We Offer

• 25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Medicash – a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions)
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing – an app to help manage and access your pay flexibly
• High street discounts and offers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Fully funded accredited training programmes through the Apprenticeship Scheme