Assistant Management Accountant

iSupply Recruitment Ltd; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in Hitchin is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to enhance financial reporting for multiple group companies. This role requires part-qualified CIMA or ACCA status and offers a competitive salary of £40k-£45k. You'll have opportunities to influence processes and work in a hybrid environment post-probation, enhancing your career in accounting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after probation

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting systems, ideally Xero and SAP.
• Good working knowledge of UK reporting standards.
• Proactive approach with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journals.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and manage depreciation.
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting requirements.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Part-qualified CIMA or ACCA status

Tools

Xero

SAP

Job description

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional seeking the next step in your career? We’re recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant to join a growing organisation where you’ll play a key role in producing accurate financial information and supporting strategic decision‑making.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take ownership of core areas of the month‑end process and support financial reporting across multiple group companies, including:

• Preparing and posting month‑end journals (accruals, prepayments, intercompany).
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and managing depreciation.
• Reviewing monthly management accounts and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing commission statements and customer rebates.
• Managing expense card reconciliations.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
• Acting as designated cover for Accounts Payable and Treasury when needed.
• Handling internal finance queries and supporting staff across the organisation.
• Completing statutory surveys and other ad‑hoc financial tasks

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll have the chance to shape and improve systems, tools, and processes.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Part‑qualified CIMA or ACCA status – ESSENTIAL (study support available)
• Strong Excel skills, with confidence working with large data sets.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A problem‑solving mindset and a proactive approach.
• Good working knowledge of UK reporting standards.
• Experience with accounting systems, ideally Xero and SAP.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary (£40k‑£45k).
• Hybrid working after probation.
• An environment where you can influence processes, modernise systems, and make a tangible impact.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and progress your accounting career.