Our client is looking for a hands-on Assistant Management Accountant on an interim basis to support the finance function across both UK and US business units. This is a highly transactional role, ideal for someone who enjoys working at pace, staying close to the detail, and contributing to month-end reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing journals, including accruals and prepayments
* Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger activities as required
* Performing bank reconciliations across UK and US entities
* Managing intercompany reconciliations and postings
* Supporting cash allocation and resolving credit control queries
* Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Producing variance analysis and supporting commentary
* Completing balance sheet reconciliations
* Ensuring accurate month-end cut-off across multiple entities
* Supporting the consolidation of UK and US business units
* Working across dual-currency environments (GBP/USD)
* Assisting with VAT (UK) and sales tax (US) processes where required
* Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements
* Identifying and supporting process improvements and system efficiencies
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a similar Assistant Management Accountant or Accounts Assistant role
* Strong transactional finance background
* Experience working across multiple entities (ideally UK & US)
* Good understanding of month-end processes
* Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)