Job Description
I am delighted to be partnering with a growing group who operates across the UK on their search for an Assistant Management Accountant!
Key Responsibilities include:
Month-End & General Accounting
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* Prepare journals, prepayments, accruals, provisions, and other balance sheet entries
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* Reconcile intercompany balances and support settlement processes
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* Liaise with divisional finance teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of central transactions
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* Assist with management accounts preparation, including variance analysis and commentary
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* Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard
Group & External Reporting
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* Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly group reporting submissions
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* Support statutory audit preparation and provide relevant documentation
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* Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and external regulatory submissions
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* Respond to queries from central and external stakeholders
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* Provide support on invoicing queries and payment allocations
Forecasting & Budgeting
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* Collate inputs for business plans, including costs, revenues, and KPIs
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* Assist with budget and forecast submissions for central entities
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* Support weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting to ensure adequate reserves
Cost Centre & Systems Support
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* Prepare actuals and forecasts for central cost centres to support spend management
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* Manage purchase requisitions and receipting of goods/services
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* Provide training and guidance to non-finance users to ensure accurate data entry
Candidate Profile
Skills & Experience
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* Strong Excel skills and analytical capability
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* Experience in a multi-entity finance environment (preferred)
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* Exposure to energy, manufacturing, or production sectors (beneficial)
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* Working knowledge of accounting standards and ERP systems (preferred)
Behaviours
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* Organised and able to manage competing priorities
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* High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
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* Clear communicator with strong relationship-building skills
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* Collaborative team player with a proactive, supportive attitude