Assistant Management Accountant

KennedyPearce Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vibrant company culture

Career development opportunities

Discounts on products

Free onsite parking

Monthly team lunches

Bi-annual company events

Birthday off

6 days personal emergency leave

Early finish every Friday

Job summary

A growing FMCG company in London is seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant. This full-time, office-based role involves month-end processes, financial reporting, and mentoring a junior accountant. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and is detail-oriented. Competitive salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 with benefits including discounts, team events, and personal leave.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as an Assistant Management Accountant.
• Capability to use Excel formulas such as VLOOKUP.
• High attention to detail for producing accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process month-end close and prepare management accounts.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly purchase reports.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Process improvement mindset

Job description

Base pay range

This range is provided by KennedyPearce Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

Partnered with a growing FMCG business based in West London, situated within walking distance of the Central and Bakerloo Line, we are seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant on a full time permanent basis (100% Office Based), to join a fast-paced FMCG business. This is a hands-on role supporting the Management Accountant with month-end processes, reporting, and financial analysis, while mentoring a junior team member.

Key responsibilities

• Processing the month-end close, posting journals, and preparing management accounts (income statement and balance sheet)
• Taking full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing monthly purchase reports covering duty calculation, commission, and freight costs
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly accounts, board reports, and departmental reviews
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling accounts regularly
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate financial data
• Completing quarterly VAT returns and ensuring compliance with regulations
• Preparing weekly management reports such as aged debtor and sales analysis
• Supporting the Management Accountant with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and projects
• Providing cover for the Assistant Accountant
• Managing and mentoring a Junior Accountant
• Supporting other ad hoc finance tasks as required

To be successful, you must have

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as an Assistant Management Accountant
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas such as VLOOKUPs
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail for producing accurate reporting
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvements
• A willingness to learn from senior colleagues and contribute to team success

We offer

• A competitive salary of £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience
• A vibrant and inclusive company culture
• Opportunities for career development with the potential for study support
• Discounts on their products
• Free onsite parking
• Monthly team lunches
• Bi-annual company events
• Your birthday off
• 6 days a year personal emergency leave
• Early finish every Friday by one hour

Role details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Retail

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