Assistant Management Accountant

Smart10Ltd; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful global engineering consultancy is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to manage financial processes and maintain accurate records. The role involves bookkeeping, monthly reporting, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate is qualified or part-qualified in finance and proficient in accounting systems and Excel. Strong attention to detail and effective communication with stakeholders are essential. This position offers a competitive salary of £42,000 and benefits including 25 days holiday and a company bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Attractive pension

6% company bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified in AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain accurate financial records.
• Experience in handling transactional and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly reporting activities.
• Oversee bank controls, supplier payments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial projections.
• Submit UK VAT returns and manage project accounting.

Skills

Qualified or part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Attention to detail

Experience in transactional and month-end processes

Confident user of accounting systems and Excel

Organised and reliable

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant

Location : Borehamwood

Salary : £42,000

Hours : 9.00-5.30 Mon-Fri

Benefits: 25 days holiday, attractive pension, 6% company bonus

What you want to know about this employer

Hugely successful global Engineering consultancy with over 35 years in the industry and a market leader

An extremely well organised, structured business with a warm family feel, a traditional yet down to earth culture

Purpose of the role

The Finance Officer will be responsible for supporting core financial processes, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with month-end reporting to support informed business decisions

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly reporting activities across multiple accounts and currencies
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, including invoicing, intercompany recharges, and reconciliations
• Oversee bank controls, supplier payments, expenses, and credit card reconciliations
• Validate purchase invoices, monitor exceptions, and support strong financial controls
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, and financial projections
• Monitor budgets versus actuals, highlighting risks or variances to senior management
• Prepare and submit UK VAT returns, EC sales returns, and overseas VAT filings as required
• Support project accounting, including timesheets, profitability reporting, and analysis
• Produce consolidated accounts and ad-hoc financial analysis for senior stakeholders
• Maintain awareness of UK and international tax changes and support access to external funding where applicable

Skills and Attributes

• Qualified or part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent),
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and spot discrepancies quickly
• Experience in transactional and month-end processes
• Confident user of accounting systems and Excel
• Organised and reliable, able to manage deadlines, prioritise workloads, and communicate effectively with stakeholders