Assistant Management Accountant

Howett Thorpe; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Godalming is seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This full-time role offers the potential for hybrid working after initial training. The candidate should have at least 3 years of finance experience and strong Excel skills to assist with month-end tasks and ensure financial reporting accuracy.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare cashback scheme after 3 months

Auto-enrol pension scheme

Life assurance after 6 months

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ relevant finance experience.
• Intermediate Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Post month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and update weekly cashflow forecasts.
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of accounting records.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and statements.

Skills

Finance experience

Intermediate Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Our client is a well-established business based in Godalming, currently seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract, starting mid-September 2025. This is a full-time position, with the potential for hybrid working after the initial training period.

This role would suit someone with solid all-round finance experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is confident in delivering accurate financial information to deadlines.

Assistant Management Accountant – Benefits

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare cashback scheme after 3 months
• Auto-enrol pension scheme
• Life assurance after 6 months

Assistant Management Accountant – About The Role

This is a varied and hands-on role where you will work closely with the Finance Manager supporting a wide range of month-end tasks and playing a key role in maintaining financial control and reporting accuracy.

Main duties will include:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Post month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain and update weekly cashflow forecasts
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of accounting records
• Support the preparation of financial reports and statements as required
• Assist with audit preparation and act as a point of contact for external auditors

The successful Assistant Management Accountant will have:

• At least 3 years’ relevant finance experience
• Intermediate Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multitask effectively