Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Warwick
Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-Based (5 days per week)
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our growing finance team based in Warwick. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their management accounting skills within a dynamic business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the monthly management accounts and month-end close process for a European subsidiary.
- Prepare and post month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist in the preparation of consolidated group management accounts and reporting packs.
- Support the Group Management Accountant with financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of VAT returns and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and balance sheet issues.
- Produce month-end reports and variance analysis for key stakeholders.
- Manage and develop a small finance team, providing guidance, training, and support.
- Review transactional finance activities to ensure accuracy and adherence to company procedures.
- Assist with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.
- Support process improvement initiatives across the finance function.
- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders across the UK and Europe as required.
Skills & Requirements:
- Part-qualified or qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, or similar finance role.
- Experience of month-end accounting processes.
- Knowledge of VAT preparation and compliance.
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
- Experience supervising or managing a small team.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Effective communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders across the business.
Benefits & Package:
- Competitive salary.
- 23 days holiday.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Company benefits package.
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