Assistant Management Accountant

Placr Recruitment; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Accountancy firm in Horsham is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily accounting operations. Responsibilities include managing payroll, approving invoices, and supporting the production of management accounts. Candidates should possess a recognised accounting qualification and strong Excel skills. The firm offers a hybrid work environment with generous benefits including enhanced leave and pension options.

Benefits

Auto Enrolment pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Non-contractual Birthday Leave

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Generous social events

Holiday 25 days + recognised bank & public holidays

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills required for daily accounting tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including payroll.
• Approve purchase invoices and payment runs.
• Support production of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Manager or Team Leader who wants to become an Assistant Manager for a growing Accountancy firm based in Sussex.

Location: Horsham (hybrid up to 3 days/week WFH possible)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week (minimum 30 hours over 4 days considered)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations including payroll (outsourced)
• Approve purchase invoices, payment runs, supplier reconciliations
• Reconcile control accounts (Balance Sheet, payroll, fees)
• Support the production of monthly management accounts and KPIs
• Assist with budgeting and monthly reforecasting
• Helping Manage a team and helping the Practice Manager.

Requirements:

• Recognised accounting qualification
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
• Able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable driving process and system improvements

Benefits:

• Auto Enrolment pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Non-contractual Birthday Leave.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Generous social events
• Holiday 25 days + recognised bank & public holidays