Full job descriptionAssistant Management Accountant | Dartford / Hybrid | Paying £35k - £38k DOE
We are partnering with a highly respected business, who are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team.
The Role
*As Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the preparation, analysis and reporting of financial information that helps the wider management team with strategic planning, budgeting and cost control.
*Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll work closely with the Senior Management Accountants, contributing to the smooth running of month-end, year-end and audit processes, while helping to drive efficiency and best practice across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
*Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for overseas subsidiaries, including intercompany, bank, sales and purchase ledger reconciliations, and posting of prepayments, accruals and fixed asset journals.
*Support the Group Financial Controller with month-end tasks at group level, including balance sheet reconciliations where required.
*Support the preparation of financial statements and reports that provide insight into business performance, including monitoring and reporting on business expenses.
*Ensure the accuracy of financial transactions in line with accounting policies and relevant regulations.
*Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT, Intrastat and other statutory reporting for EU countries, liaising with external accounting and tax advisors to ensure full compliance.
*Contribute to the preparation of year-end audit files, ensuring documentation is accurate and readily available.
*Work with the wider finance team to identify and implement process improvements across the group.
*Support the Group Financial Controller with ad-hoc duties as required.
What We’re Looking For
*Previous experience in a similar management accounting or finance role.
*AAT Level 4 qualified (minimum), with active study towards ACCA or CIMA.
*Confident working with ERP systems and processes.
*Strong Excel skills.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
*Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
*High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Interested?
This is a great opportunity to join a genuinely international finance function within a business that’s proud of its people and its culture. If you’re looking for your next step in management accounting and want to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team, we’d love to hear from you.