The Assistant Management Accountant aims to support the delivery of accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting and analysis, contributing to effective decision-making and the smooth running of finance operations. The Assistant Management Accountant is responsible for assisting with the preparation of management accounts, processing and reconciling financial transactions, maintaining financial controls, and supporting wider team activities in line with accounting standards and organisational policies.
Key Responsibilities
ACCOUNTABILITY
ACTIVITIES
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
- Support variance analysis and help prepare financial commentaries for internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by providing data and analysis.
- Provide financial data and insights to support budget holders in monitoring and controlling departmental spend.
- Support senior finance staff with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and project work as required.
Transaction Processing & Reconciliations
- Process operational and administrative expense transactions, ensuring correct coding and allocation.
- Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, intercompany balances, accruals, and prepayments.
- Assist with contractor self-billing and supplier payment processes in collaboration with the Billing team.
- Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries to support accurate month-end and year-end close.
Systems & Records Management
- Maintain accurate financial records in Certinia (FinancialForce).
- Support the production of system-based reporting and data integrity checks.
Compliance & Audit Support
- Help prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
- Support external audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
- Assist in maintaining st