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Assistant Management Accountant
Control Accountant / Finance Assistant
This role may appear junior from aJob title, but it sits at the heart of daily financial operations. Perfect for those who thrive on structured work—think Vat purchase reconciliation, supplier payments, and ensuring smooth cash flow. If you enjoy invoice processing, payroll accuracy, and working with raw financial data, this role will challenge you with practical exposure to the entire finance cycle—not just checkbox tasks. If routine, templated work appeals more, explore elsewhere.
Core Responsibilities
You will act as a key financial liaison supporting the Finance Director and the wider team across transactional finance, payroll, and management accounting:
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Invoices & Supplier Management
- Process purchase invoices, including PO matching
- Manage supplier accounts, handle queries, and oversee payments
- Maintain up-to-date accounts payable/receivable
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Payroll & Compliance
- Process weekly and monthly payroll
- Input data accurately, address employee queries
- Ensure compliance and reporting deadlines are met
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Financial Reporting & Close
- Lead month-end close including:
- Preparing journals, accruals, and prepayments
- Reconciling balances and managing aged-invoice queries
- Support management accounts, rolling forecasts, and KPI reporting
- Perform variance analysis to drive financial decision-making
- Lead month-end close including:
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Fixed Assets & Year-End
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Assist with year-end audit processes, tax submissions, and R&D allowance claims
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Analytical & Process Improvement
- Deliver ad hoc financial analyses for the leadership team
- Recommend and implement process improvements
- Contribute to departmental booking policies and controls
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Record Maintenance
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date financial systems records
- Collaborate with business stakeholders while safeguarding sensitive data
Key Requirements
- Qualification
- Preferred: AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA
- Acceptable: Qualified by experience without formal certification
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Experience
- Minimum finance/accounts role experience
- Bonus points for exposure to management reporting
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Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivots, working with financial data)
- – Payroll experience is not essential but is a strong advantage
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Attitudinal & Soft Skills
- Exceptionally accurate, meticulous, and deadline-driven
- Comfortable balancing proactive analysis with reactive responsiveness
- Clear communication with both finance and non-finance colleagues
- Proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive Salary: Up to £35,000 (basing on relevant experience)
- Career Growth: Study support for further qualifications
- Flexible Work: Hybrid working model
- Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Exposure: Uniquely high touchpoints across the full finance cycle versus siloed roles
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