An exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career in a rapidly growing, successful distribution business based in Bordon. Our client is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their busy Finance team on a permanent basis.

If you are a part-qualified Accountant with a proactive mindset and a strong desire to learn and gain experience this role is for you.

Our client offers great benefits including an opportunity to learn and develop in a growing company, working with wonderful people and products. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a great benefits package including 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and hybrid working.

Assistant Management Accountant - Benefits

24 days holiday plus banks holidays
Hybrid working
Competitive pension scheme
On-site free parking
Staff discount on products

Assistant Management Accountant - About The Role

This varied role will support the Head of Accounting and Management Accountants with the monthly reporting process for multiple diverse business units. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to engage in various aspects of accounting and forecasting across the business.

Main duties:

Assist the Head of Accounting and Management Accountants in the monthly reporting process for one or more business units
Ensure all financial reporting is accurate, high-quality, value-adding, and completed within agreed deadlines
Process general ledger postings, ensuring correct allocation to GL codes, cost centres, and projects
Ensure income and expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period, including identifying and processing prepayments and accruals
Prepare and reconcile general ledger and intercompany accounts, proactively resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate ledgers
Conduct expenditure analysis and cost control, supporting Management Accountants with feedback for cost centre managers
Support cash and treasury reporting for Group requirements
Assist in improving process efficiency by identifying automation opportunities
Develop an understanding of key profit drivers across business units
Prepare VAT returns
Compile corporation tax analysis for external advisors
Support external and internal audit processes

The successful Assistant Management Accountant will have/be:

Part-qualified Accountant working towards a professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn and gain experience
Solid understanding of accounting principles, with the ability to apply double-entry bookkeeping to new scenarios
Strong reconciliation skills, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial records
Advanced Excel skills
Effective communicator, both written and verbal
Strong multitasking skills, able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong working relationships across teams
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take initiative
High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial tasks
Strong time management and organisational skills, meeting deadlines while maintaining quality standards
Analytical mindset, applying a logical approach to problem-solving

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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