Assistant Management Accountant

Howden; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support monthly management accounting and reporting for business units and entities. You will assist with journals, intercompany reconciliations, and month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment at our Milton Keynes office. Payroll knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data manipulation).
• An understanding of payroll and payroll reports is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of monthly management accounting and reporting information to a strict timetable for business units within the Group.
• Support the production of general ledger journals, including involvement in intercompany reconciliation.
• Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, divisional recharges, and recurring charges.
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve issues.
• Contribute to information for VAT and tax returns, including overseas entities.
• Develop reporting solutions and provide ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Payroll knowledge

Education

BSc/BA in Accounting and Finance

Part-qualified with ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Assistant Management Accountant will support the delivery of accounting services for both Business Unit and Operating Entity reporting purposes. This role involves assisting with internal business planning processes and ensuring activities align with Group policy to achieve targets and meet reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the production of monthly management accounting and reporting information to a strict timetable for business units within the Group.

Support the production of general ledger journals, including involvement in the Group intercompany reconciliation process.

Help prepare month-end journals, including accruals, divisional recharges, and recurring charges.

Assist in the ownership and preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of identified issues/concerns within the Group framework.

Contribute to the production of information and data for VAT and tax returns, including those for any overseas companies and branches.

Participate in the continual development of reporting solutions.

Provide ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis as required.

Stay informed of all regulatory and legal changes impacting the job role.

Ensure that up-to-date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems.

Respond appropriately and accurately to urgent issues as they arise.

Update existing and build new processes and procedures documents relevant to the job role to ensure documents are current and accurate.

Who We're Looking For:

Flexible and able to quickly adapt to change.

Motivated and resilient.

Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Good interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal).

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data manipulation).

Previous experience of operating within a Mid to Large corporate group is desirable.

An understanding of payroll and previous experience/exposure to payroll reports and postings is desirable but not crucial.

Basic knowledge of financial reporting under UK accounting standards.

Qualifications:

BSc/BA in Accounting and Finance.

Part-qualified with a recognised professional accountancy body (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA).

Please note that this is a full-time, permanent position based in our Milton Keynes office. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation of onsite presence 3 days per week.