Morgan McKinley
Assistant Management Accountant
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Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties
Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit a permanent Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team in Milton Keynes.
Role Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their management accounting experience. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting, month-end processes, audit requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and prepare/post monthly depreciation journals.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journals.
- Prepare accruals, prepayments, and associated journal entries.
- Produce and distribute internal management reports.
- Prepare VAT returns for review.
- Support month-end reporting and financial submissions.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with the annual external audit and year-end reporting process.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial controls.
- Manage the day-to-day administration of the company vehicle fleet, including vehicle orders, fleet records, fines, and general fleet administration.
- Provide support across the wider finance team as required.
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Ideal Candidate Profile
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent accounting qualification.
- Minimum of three years' experience within a finance role, including month-end and management accounting activities.
- Experience preparing VAT returns with a good understanding of UK VAT.
- Experience using ERP or accounting systems (SAP experience is advantageous).
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse financial data.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach and a desire to develop professionally.
- Experience with stock accounting and intercompany accounting would be advantageous.
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Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Study support available (where applicable).
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Company benefits package.
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