Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Bretton, Peterborough (Hybrid - 2 days on site)
About the Role
Markerstudy Insurance is seeking a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join our Group Finance team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting our month-end close and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across financial records.
You'll be instrumental in preparing journal entries, completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting both internal and external reporting. This role offers the chance to get involved in continuous improvement projects and finance transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Create and post accurate journals as part of the month-end close process.
Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, resolving open items promptly.
Review reconciliations to ensure compliance with internal controls and departmental standards.
Support internal and external audits.
Drive continuous improvement and simplification for assigned cost/balance sheet areas.
Document procedures and controls for areas under your responsibility.
Assist with financial reporting, including statutory accounts and schedules.
Provide ad hoc support to the wider Controllership and FP&A teams.
Collaborate on cross-functional finance projects.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
Strong work ethic and adaptability to meet deadlines under pressure.
Excellent Excel skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Great attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
A self-starter attitude with a sense of urgency and ownership.
Qualifications and Experience
Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or AAT qualified.
Experience with SAGE Intacct or Anaplan is desirable.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a finance team environment.
Why Join Markerstudy?
Join a collaborative finance team where innovation and shared learning are encouraged. You’ll be empowered to contribute to meaningful change while developing your professional skills in a supportive environment