Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a business based near Mountain Ash / Aberdare.

Job Description: Assistant Management Accountant

Job Purpose

To support the day-to-day finance function of a growing SME business, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting and effective financial control. The role will provide support across management accounting, product costing, VAT compliance, credit control and cash management, working closely with the Finance Manager and wider operational team.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and produced within agreed deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain monthly prepayments and accruals, ensuring costs and income are recognised in the correct accounting period.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies as required.
• Support the month-end close process, including journal preparation and maintaining accurate financial records.

Product Costing and Manufacturing Analysis

• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring component, material and production cost information is accurate and up to date.
• Produce product costing reports and analyse manufacturing costs, including raw materials, components and production-related expenses.
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Cash Management and Banking

• Support the preparation and processing of supplier and other business payments, ensuring transactions are accurate, appropriately authorised and processed on time.
• Assist with banking transactions and maintain accurate records of cash movements.

Credit Control and Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue customer statements on a regular basis.
• Assist with credit control activities, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue customer accounts.

VAT and Tax Compliance

• Assist with the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and VAT treatment is appropriate.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within an SME environment.
• Experience or understanding of management accounts, accruals, prepayments and financial reporting.

On offer:

A salary of up to £35,000 plus benefits

Potential study support

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