Full job descriptionAssistant Management Accountant, 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Slough, Berkshire (Hybrid 3 days/week in office)
£35-40,000 pro rata
The opportunity
Our client is a well-established, specialist technology business and part of a larger international group. They are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed term basis. You will support the monthly reporting cycle and the wider finance function at a busy period.
Key responsibilities
*Support the month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
*Help prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis
*Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation
*Assist with intercompany reconciliations and group reporting submissions
*Support the purchase ledger, sales ledger and cash management as required
*Help with budgeting and forecasting
*Provide ad hoc support to the Management Accountant and Finance Manager
*Contribute to process improvements and audit preparation
About you
*Experience in a similar finance or accounting role, ideally within a manufacturing or technology environment
*Part-qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA (or equivalent), or qualified by experience
*A good understanding of month-end processes and double-entry bookkeeping
*Strong Excel skills; experience with an ERP or accounting system is desirable
*Accurate, organised and comfortable working to tight deadlines
*A proactive team player with good communication skills