Assistant Management Accountant

Are you a driven and detail-oriented finance professional ready to make an impact? Our client is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their expanding team in Henley-on-Thames. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique chance to gain exposure to various facets of business finance within a dynamic, growth-focused company. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of the team during a period of change and development.

About the Role:

As the Assistant Management Accountant, you ll play an essential role in managing financial operations and supporting decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and handling bookkeeping.
• Coordinating with payroll providers and performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managing intercompany balances and maintaining primary responsibility for company banking.
• Preparing statistical returns and cost journals to ensure accurate expense recognition.
• Managing the Fixed Asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities.
• Preparing key financial documents, including income statements and balance sheets.
• Conducting analytical reviews to identify performance trends and recommending improvements.
• Handling year-end schedules and managing sales commissions calculations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Monitoring financial controls and improving financial information systems for greater efficiency.

What We re Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for effective data management.
• A qualified or part-qualified accountant status with 3-5 years experience in management accounting or a similar role.
• Knowledge of Xero (desirable but not essential).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information to colleagues at all levels.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Discretionary bonus of up to 30% of base salary
• Financial study support towards CIMA or ACCA (if needed)
• Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Free onsite parking

• Essential: Must be able to work from the office. Flexible working can be discussed at interview stage.

  Hours of Work: 8.30am-5.30pm (with some flexibility of start/finish times)

If you re ready to enhance your finance career within an ambitious company, apply today!