Assistant Management Accountant

Marlowe Software, Risk and Compliance; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk and compliance is seeking a finance support professional to assist in various accounting activities. This role involves ensuring accuracy in ledgers, preparing reports, and supporting system updates. The position offers hybrid working, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced employee assistance programme

Volunteer days

Annual conference

Professional membership fee coverage

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Ability to integrate data and provide insight.
• Committed to going the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Ensure completeness of purchase & sales ledger.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Team player

Pro-active

Organised

Education

Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Professional

SAGE 200

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Marlowe Software, Risk and Compliance

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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About us

We are Vantify. Through our unique compliance ecosystem, we deliver integrated platforms that enhance visibility, increase productivity, and minimise risk. Trusted by leading organisations like Ambassador Theatre Group, CompassRock and CEG, our integrated products cover every aspect of compliance, from risk assessments to supply chain management. When everything works together, you can spend more time on other things that matter to your business. That’s why our products have been designed to integrate with each other, helping you save time, maximise performance and maintain compliance.

About the role

You will report directly to the Financial Controller and play a key role within the finance team, supporting a variety of essential accounting activities, including assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts. Additionally, you will take a proactive approach to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of both the purchase and sales ledgers. This position offers opportunities for professional development, along with support for further studies and training.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts
• Proactively ensuring completeness of books of prime entry (both purchase & sales ledger)
• Updating budget trackers and monitoring, investigating and reporting on variances
• Leading and coordinating debt meetings to meet required debtor days and assisting with cashflow forecasting
• Support credit control activities and payment processing
• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Associate invoice processing and reconciliation
• Preparation of payment runs
• Maintain financial processes and procedure documentation
• Support system updates (Caiman IQ) and monthly recharges
• Contribute to year-end audit preparation
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required
• Compliance at all times with corporate financial regulatory requirements

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate behaviours that reflect our core values. Our colleagues are approachable and optimistic, focusing on solutions. We listen to understand client needs, delivering expert guidance and a high-quality service. We foster collaboration by sharing knowledge openly and supporting others to thrive by sharing well-considered feedback. We continuously strive for improvement by being open to challenge, being curious and focusing on innovation.

In order to excel in this role you need…

• A proven track record in a similar role
• Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA
• Ability to integrate data and provide insight to internal stakeholders
• Self-motivated and a strong team player
• Pro-active, able to prioritise and multi-task, organised, great attention to detail, adaptable
• Enthusiastic team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Committed to going the extra mile to get the job done
• Proficient with Microsoft Professional and experience with SAGE 200 is preferable

We put people first—whether it’s our customers or our colleagues. When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We’ll give you the tools and opportunities to succeed, while ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

We aim to support our colleagues both professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Salary: £37,500 to 42,500 per annum
• Location: Hybrid working - Two days office based in St Ives (Tuesday and Thursdays), Cambridgeshire, three days at home.
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9-5.30
• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday in addition to usual bank holidays.
• Wellbeing – Health cash plan, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme and an enhanced employee assistance programme
• Financial – salary sacrifice pension scheme and exclusive shopping discounts
• Family – we enhance statutory entitlements for family leave policies
• Community – volunteer days and religious holiday swaps
• Social – we host an annual conference to get the whole business together as well as our team of Social Champions who arrange regular events for inside and outside of work
• Development – we’ll cover the cost of a professional membership fee, support your personal and professional development and provide you with access to our online learning library