Full job descriptionThis is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to develop their career within a Group Finance function. The Assistant Management Accountant will play a key supporting role in the preparation of consolidated group accounts, management reporting, and head office accounting activities. The role offers broad exposure across the group and provides a strong platform for progression.

Key Responsibilities

The role reports to the Group FP&A Manager and would work alongside them to:


Group Consolidation Support
*Assist in the preparation of monthly group consolidation, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments.
*Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances across group entities, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
*Support the collation of financial submissions from subsidiary entities and ensure completeness and accuracy of data received.
Group Reporting
*Support the preparation of monthly Group management accounts packs.
*Contribute to the production of group budgets and forecasts.
*Assist with year-end statutory reporting processes and liaison with external auditors as required.
Head Office Companies
*Prepare monthly management accounts for head office entities, including accruals, prepayments and journals.
*Maintain accurate records of head office costs and ensure correct cost allocations across group entities.
*Support the preparation and monitoring of head office budgets and forecasts.
*Process and review overhead invoices, working with the accounts payable function as required.
*Complete VAT returns for central companies.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
*Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring all items are properly supported and cleared promptly.
*Contribute to continuous improvement of the reconciliation process to enhance control and efficiency.
Ad Hoc Activities including support for the Tax team
*Provide support on group-wide finance projects and system improvement initiatives as required.
*Respond to ad hoc financial queries and assist with any other tasks as reasonably required by the Group Finance Manager.
*Intrastat/EC Sales List reporting
*Assist with preparation of PSA

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential:
*Part-qualified accountant working towards CIMA or equivalent.
*Solid understanding of core accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
*Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a group or multi-entity environment.
*Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables and data manipulation.
*Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to work.
*Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
*Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Job Benefits
*25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
*Contributory Pension Scheme
*Free on-site Parking
*Holiday Buy Scheme
*Volunteer Scheme
*Share Save Scheme
*Life Assurance
*Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
*Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
*Discount Scheme