Assistant Management Accountant

Investigo Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to assist with fixed asset management and financial analysis. This role involves maintaining asset registers, supporting reconciliations, and contributing to audits and variance analysis. Ideal candidates are part-qualified and possess good knowledge of asset accounting principles and financial software, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a professional qualification in accounting.
• Good understanding of fixed asset accounting principles.
• Experience with various financial software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register.
• Support payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Time management

Education

Part Qualified - studying towards a professional qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

Hemel Hempstead - Office Based

Up to £32,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register accurately.
• Support weekly and monthly payment runs related to capital asset purchases.
• Reconcile bank transactions and supplier statements, resolving any discrepancies.
• Raise invoices for asset disposals and confirm payment receipts through bank postings.
• Prepare fixed asset documentation to support external audit processes.
• Monitor capital expenditure to ensure accurate asset classification.
• Assist with physical asset verification and internal audits.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Contribute to variance analysis by comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts.
• Reconcile purchase orders and delivery records, and compile asset sale/export summaries.
• Collaborate across departments to gather financial data for reporting.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support wider finance initiatives.

Key Attributes:

• Part Qualified- Studying towards a professional qualification.
• Good understanding of fixed asset accounting principles.
• Experience working with - SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and advanced functions).

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work efficiently.