Job Title
Assistant Management Accountant
Employment Type
Full-time, Permanent
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business while assisting with the production of accurate and timely management accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised finance professional with at least five years' experience in a similar role.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily banking transactions and complete accurate bank reconciliations.
- Maintain and update the daily cash flow forecast.
- Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
- Manage and reconcile the company petty cash.
- Administer company credit cards, including monitoring balances, reconciling expenditure, and ensuring appropriate credit limits are maintained.
- Raise and process customer sales invoices accurately and promptly.
- Calculate and process sales commission payments.
- Produce and maintain Work in Progress (WIP) reports and perform associated calculations.
- Complete full trial balance reconciliations at month end.
- Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
- Carry out full sales, purchase, and nominal ledger reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare weekly and monthly stock reports, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts within reporting deadlines.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
- Undertake ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum five years' experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role.
- Strong knowledge of management accounting principles and month-end processes.
- Experience preparing reconciliations, journals, and financial reports.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative finance team.
Desirable Qualifications
- AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (or fully qualified).
- Experience working in a commercial or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of stock accounting and WIP reporting.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and self-motivated.
- Professional, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Able to build effective working relationships across the business.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
Experience Required
Applicants must have a minimum of five years' experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or similar management accounting position. Experience of producing management accounts, completing month-end processes, and managing reconciliations is essential.
This version reflects a role that sits between an Accounts Assistant and a Management Accountant and should attract candidates with the level of experience you're looking for.
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
