Assistant Management Accountant

Are you an experienced Accounting Professional looking to join a dynamic business and become a number two the Finance Director?

This is an integral role working for a growing SME based in Halstead where you will gain exposure to team management, the management accounting cycle and projects.

As a Assistant Management Accountant you will:

• Provide timely and accurate financial updates to the Group Finance Director.
• Supervise and support a small accounts team.
• Maintain and update cash flow forecasts and authorize company payments.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Reconcile WIP, GRNI, bank accounts, credit cards, and HP; investigate variances.
• Manage fixed assets register and apply correct depreciation rates.
• Oversee finance software closures, backups, and resolve system issues.
• Handle VAT returns, payroll reconciliations, and intercompany balances.
• Coordinate bi-monthly stocktakes and analyze results.
• Support quarter-end and year-end processes, including audit prep and budget assistance.
• Maintain financial coding structures and perform HMRC reporting (e.g., PSA, P11D).
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.

As a Finance Manager, you will need:

• Part Qualified or qualified by experience
• Knowledge of Access Supply Chain and Sage is an advantage
• Ability to drive (due to job location)
• Team player
• Good knowledge of Excel/Word/Office software

As a Finance Manager, you will get:

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• Study Support if required
• On-Site Parking
• Pension and Health Insurance