Assistant Management Accountant

Vermelo RPO; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Peterborough is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support month-end close and reporting processes. The ideal candidate is studying towards a professional qualification and possesses strong Excel skills. You'll be involved in preparing journal entries, reconciling balances, and driving efficiency within the finance team. Join a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged and professional development is prioritized.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and adaptability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and post accurate journals as part of the month-end close process.
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, resolving open items.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Strong work ethic

Education

Studying towards professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or AAT qualified

Tools

SAGE Intacct

Anaplan

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Bretton, Peterborough (Hybrid - 2 days on site)

About the Role
Markerstudy Insurance is seeking a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join our Group Finance team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting our month-end close and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across financial records.

You'll be instrumental in preparing journal entries, completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting both internal and external reporting. This role offers the chance to get involved in continuous improvement projects and finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and post accurate journals as part of the month-end close process.

• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, resolving open items promptly.

• Review reconciliations to ensure compliance with internal controls and departmental standards.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Drive continuous improvement and simplification for assigned cost/balance sheet areas.

• Document procedures and controls for areas under your responsibility.

• Assist with financial reporting, including statutory accounts and schedules.

• Provide ad hoc support to the wider Controllership and FP&A teams.

• Collaborate on cross-functional finance projects.

About You
We re looking for someone with:

• Strong work ethic and adaptability to meet deadlines under pressure.

• Excellent Excel skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Great attention to detail and a proactive mindset.

• A self-starter attitude with a sense of urgency and ownership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or AAT qualified.

• Experience with SAGE Intacct or Anaplan is desirable.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a finance team environment.

Why Join Markerstudy?
Join a collaborative finance team where innovation and shared learning are encouraged. You ll be empowered to contribute to meaningful change while developing your professional skills in a supportive environment.