Assistant Management Accountant

Think Specialist Recruitment; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Borehamwood, United Kingdom. This position offers a 3-6 month contract with the possibility of a longer-term opportunity. Responsibilities include preparing financial journals, supporting ledger teams, and assisting with audits. Ideal candidates should have experience in a multi-site environment and a strong grasp of accounting principles. The role is fully office-based with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-site finance environment preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Confidence in preparing accruals and prepayment journals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments and depreciation journals.
• Support Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger teams when needed.
• Reconcile simple balance sheet accounts.
• Roll accounts forward in Excel each month.
• Assist with audit preparation and information collection.

Skills

Experience in a multi-site environment

Knowledge of debits and credits

Handling of accruals and prepayment journals

Sage 50 knowledge

Job description

Think Accountancy & Finance are supporting a well-established organisation based in Borehamwood, who are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team, during an exciting period of internal progression.

With a stable, supportive finance team, this business is known for its strong culture, great retention, and collaborative working environment.

This brand-new role has arisen due to internal movement, so now need someone who can provide hands-on support throughout this transition.

The Opportunity

• 3 - 6 month contract initially (due to team restructure)
• Ideally a Janruary Start
• Possibility of a longer-term / permanent opportunity, although not guaranteed
• Excellent exposure to a multi-site finance function
• Supportive, friendly and stable team environment

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and posting accruals, prepayments and depreciation journals
• Supporting both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger teams when required
• Reconciling simple balance sheet accounts
• Rolling accounts forward in Excel each month
• Assisting with audit preparation and information collation

Who This Would Suit

• Someone with experience in a multi‑site environment
• A strong all‑rounder with solid knowledge of debits and credits
• Confident handling accruals and prepayment journals
• Sage 50 knowledge would be beneficial

Hours & Working Pattern

• Fully office based for the contract
• Flexible start and finish times

If you're open to contract work, can start in Janruary and looking to add value during a period of positive change, this is an excellent opportunity to step in, gradually take on new responsibilities and be supported by a structured team, please apply now to be considered.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.