Assistant Management Accountant

Our client, a market leader in their field, with offices in the UK and Europe, is searching for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their busy team.  The role is offered on a temporary to permanent basis and we are keen to find the right person as soon as possible.

The role will offer variety and a super working environment, with free parking and a subsidised canteen onsite.

We’re looking for an experienced candidate with AAT Level 4 or equivalent due to the complexities of the workload; this will ensure you’re able to hit the ground running and add impact straight away.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting and journal posting for all UK businesses
  • Assisting in external reporting including:
  • VAT returns (quarterly)
  • Customs Duty Deferment
  • UK statutory accounts (annually)
  • Review and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts (monthly)
  • Reconciliation of all import documentation and customs declaration
  • Cashflow forecasting daily
  • Post bank transactions and daily bank reconciliations
  • Support Accounts Payable function
  • Year end audit preparation
  • Ad hoc projects/reports

Skills and Experience

  • Applicants must be qualified to AAT level 4 or equivalent and possess knowledge of SAP and UK GAAP, with previous experience gained in a similar accounting role.
  • Minimum 5 GCSEs including Grade 4 and above at Maths and English
  • Strong experience of working with Excel
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to plan effectively, work to deadlines and within a team environment
  • Solution focussed, committed to making change work
  • Team working – works co-operatively and productively with others from around the
  • Understanding of accounts preparation; i.e. balance sheet/profit and loss and of updating the cash forecast

Please get in touch today to discuss the role.