Group Assistant Management Accountant Northampton or St Albans | Full-Time, Permanent | £35,000 £40,000 Were looking for a proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team. Youll support accurate accounts production, debtor management, reconciliations, and month-end close, while working closely with the Finance Manager to keep operations running smoothly. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your accounting career, gain exposure to all aspects of management accounts, and make a real impact in a collaborative finance team. Apply today to take the next step in your finance career! Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly accounts to trial balance with accuracy and attention to detail. Perform balance sheet control account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Run various reporting and data analysis tasks using Excel and other tools. Oversee debtor collection, liaising with clients and internal teams to resolve payment queries. Reconcile the purchase ledger to the general ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are correct and up to date. Assist with temporary staff payroll journals (e.g., NI and apprenticeship levy). Support stock control processes, including stock counts and system setup. Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments). Contribute to month-end close by providing schedules and summaries. Identify opportunities for process improvement across the finance function. Essential Skills & Experience Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or significant management accounting experience. Experience producing accounts to trial balance and managing reconciliations. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and invoice discounting. Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) and strong Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis). Excellent analytical ability with a proactive approach to problem solving. Experience in debtor collection with strong communication and negotiation skills. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience managing an invoice discounting facility. Knowledge of UK GAAP and reporting standards. Background in process improvement within finance. Understanding of data protection requirements for financial data. Personal Attributes Highly organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels. Integrity, discretion, and commitment to data security. Team player with a collaborative approach. Proactive and adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset. Why HG? With 22 years of experience in recruitment, HG has built a strong reputation for offering great job opportunities across multiple sectors, including transport, logistics, and healthcare. We operate nationwide, 24/7, ensuring we can match you with the right job. Join our team and discover a role that suits your skills! HG are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and will never charge a fee for our work finding solutions. Should you require specialist assistance to support you in this application process, please contact us We have a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, and we take proactive steps to prevent it. HG Recruitment are proud to be champions against modern slavery and belong to Stronger Together. INDINT