Our client is currently seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a fixed-term contract. This role is to cover maternity leave and is expected to last around 16 months. The Assistant Management Accountant will provide key support to the finance team and the wider business, including monthly management accounts reporting, VAT reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting for inventory, including WIP and relevant provisioning (warranty & ageing)
Accounting for a range of balance sheet accounts, including prepayments & accruals
Production and maintenance of month-end balance sheet reconciliations
Processing of payroll accounting and managing the completion of annual P11D submissions
Calculation and processing of general ledger journals
Production and submission of quarterly VAT returns
Analysis of administrative expenditure and partnering with budget holders to manage expenditure
Assisting in procedure updates and maintaining procedure documentation
Assisting in external and internal audits
Ensuring relevant and timely financial information is made available to internal and external customers
Identifying and implementing changes to improve the department's performance
Performing other recurring and ad hoc duties as required
Job Requirements:
Essential:
Experienced accountant with a proven track record of quickly adapting to new roles
Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role or part-qualified
Strong problem-solving abilities, both independently and as part of a team
Excellent accounting skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage a varying workload
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Desirable:
Experience working directly with external auditors, customers, suppliers, and government bodies (e.g., HMRC)
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with IFS accounting software
Benefits:
Flexible working within core hours
25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days, plus bank holidays
Life assurance at four times your annual salary
Flexible benefits package
Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contributions
Sports and social club membership
Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
If you are an experienced accountant looking for a new opportunity in the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and supportive team in this fixed-term role