Assistant Management Accountant

The Retail Partnership Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful fashion manufacturing company in North West London is seeking a detail-driven Assistant Management Accountant. This role involves full responsibility for month-end processes, VAT compliance, and mentoring a Junior Accountant. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, contributing to a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Positive attitude and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Preparing VAT returns and weekly management reports.
• Managing and mentoring a Junior Accountant.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We're looking for a detail driven Assistant Management Accountant to join our team at a successful fashion manufacturing company in North West London.

If you're passionate about finance, enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and have 5 years of experience, we'd love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic industry where no two days are the same. You'll have the chance to work closely with a supportive management accountant and be part of a passionate, collaborative team that values innovation, growth, and new ideas.

If you're looking for an exciting new challenge and have the skills we're seeking, apply today to be part of our dynamic team!

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Full responsibility for the month ends close including posting sales & purchases, journals, overseeing accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets depreciation
• Preparing the month ends Purchase Report such as Duty calculation, Commission and Freight charges
• Full responsibility for the balance sheet reconciliation
• Complete quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance and keeping up to date with any changes to VAT
• Preparing Weekly Management Report such as Aged TB and Sale report
• Full responsibility for weekly customer payment allocation and supervising sales invoices and debt collection
• Supporting the Management Accountant with ad hoc analysis, reporting?and projects
• Support & Cover for the Assistant Accountant
• Managing and mentoring a Junior Accountant

Person Specification:

• Advance MS Excel skills with minimum 5 years' experience
• Some understanding of double-entry book-keeping
• Have a 'can do' and positive attitude
• Analytically minded.
• Well-organised and diligent with exceptional attention to detail.