Assistant Management Accountant

Your new company
We are partnered with an established high-end company based in the West End of London who are involved in some luxury and interesting projects globally. Due to the ongoing growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant on a full-time permanent basis. Part-time applications will also be considered.

Your new role
As the Assistant Management Accountant, you will play a key part in supporting the Head of Finance, working in a small team of 3, part of a wider, luxurious and vibrant office. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Support the Head of Finance in routine management accounting month end processes, tax and related matters pertaining to all group entities including journal preparation and processing.
• Management accounts for two small entities with the support from the Head of Finance.
• Assisting with the preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile and submission of VAT returns.
• Support the Head of Finance for the annual group audits to ensure queries are answered on time.
• Credit control duties including management of the receivables report daily.
• Support key accounting processes and the improvement of the finance infrastructure.
• Providing cover for the finance team members as required to ensure the orderly functioning of the finance department.

What you'll need to succeed
Ideally, you will be studying towards a formal finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, AAT) and have previous experience working in a service industry. Audit experience and experience using Xero would be preferable, but not essential. Month end experience is required such as balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, VAT returns etc. Someone with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, goes above and beyond, ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment is required for this role.

What you'll get in return
On offer is a competitive salary between £35,000-£45,000 per annum plus a full range of benefits. This is an office-based role, but you will be working in a luxurious, fresh and vibrant office in a prime location.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Tom Kierman now.
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