Assistant Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join a dynamic and expanding finance team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build on their existing experience within a fast-moving, multi-entity business environment, where no two days are the same.

Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you’ll play a key role in supporting financial reporting, maintaining strong controls, and contributing to wider commercial insights across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Support and Balance Sheet Control

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts
• Post journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments)
• Reconcile intercompany balances
• Assist with group reporting and variance analysis
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure accurate and well-supported balances

Financial Control and Compliance

• Maintain accurate financial records
• Support audit processes and documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal controls

Regulatory and Technical

• Assist with VAT returns and related reporting
• Support industry-specific accounting requirements
• Develop understanding of technical accounting areas

Commercial Support

• Assist with budget and forecast preparation
• Support analysis of business performance
• Work with stakeholders to explain variances

About you

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Understanding of debits and credits
• Experience supporting month end processes
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations