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Assistant Management Accountant
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Assistant Management Accountant London | Hybrid Working | £45,000 - £55,000 + Study Support | Law Firm |
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A leading professional services organisation is seeking an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their management accounting and financial reporting experience within a fast-paced, commercial environment.
Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in the preparation of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, while supporting wider business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review and analyse monthly profit and loss reports, providing commentary and insight to stakeholders.
- Produce departmental management accounts and support budget holders with expenditure analysis.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including financial modelling and variance analysis.
- Assist with quarterly VAT returns, audit requirements and regulatory reporting.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports for senior management.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across the business.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Approximately 3 years' accounting & finance experience gained within a professional services environment, such as Legal, Insurance, Financial Services, Consultancy, Accountancy Practice, other professional services organisations.
- Currently studying towards ACCA, ACA, CIMA or an equivalent accounting qualification, or committed to commencing studies.
- Strong general ledger and month-end accounting experience.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
- A confident communicator able to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
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What you'll get in return
- Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Study support and genuine career progression.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial finance activities.
- Opportunity to join a well-established and respected professional services business.
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