Assistant Management Accountant

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Birthday benefit (day off)

Job summary

Clearline Recruitment Ltd in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, seeks an Assistant Management Accountant for a full-time, office-based role. You will assist with monthly management accounts, journals, budgeting and forecasting while developing towards a Management Accountant position.

The role offers mentoring, exposure to VAT, statutory reporting and payroll, plus a structured path to senior finance responsibilities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in an Accounts or Finance role.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience in two or more of: Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Banking, Cash Book, Month-end accounting.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP and data analysis.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Ambition to develop a long-term career within finance.
• AAT Level 4 qualified or currently studying, or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Experience preparing management accounts and payroll/VAT is desirable.
• Experience supporting statutory audits and using cloud-based systems.
• Experience in a multi-company environment and system implementation or process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Produce management information, KPI reports and financial analysis.
• Complete balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and cash book activities.
• Assist with payroll, expenses, pensions and VAT preparation.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for annual audits and year-end processes.
• Support the implementation and development of a cloud-based finance system.
• Assist with data migration, testing and user acceptance testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and efficiencies.
• Provide cover for wider Finance team during holidays.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 4 or studying

ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified

Experience with management accounts

Tools

Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant Clearline Recruitment Ltd England, West Sussex, Shoreham-By-Sea

Role: Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, office-based
Pay: £32,000-£36,000 per annum, depending on experience, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join one of our longstanding clients, a growing organisation based in Shoreham-by-Sea.
This newly created role would suit an experienced finance professional looking to broaden their knowledge and progress towards a Management Accountant position. You do not need to be the finished article, as the business is open to candidates who are studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA, as well as those who are qualified by experience.
You will receive ongoing mentoring and gain exposure to management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, VAT, statutory reporting and finance systems development within a supportive Finance team.

Benefits

• Salary of £32,000-£36,000, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Course fees, examination fees and paid study leave
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
• Structured progression towards a Management Accountant position
• Company social events and team-building activities

The Requirements

• At least three years' experience within an Accounts or Finance role
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: Purchase Ledger/Sales Ledger/Banking/Cash Book/Month-end accounting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP and data analysis
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambition to develop a long-term career within finance
• AAT Level 4 qualified or currently studying
• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Experience preparing management accounts
• Payroll or VAT experience
• Experience supporting statutory audits
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software
• Experience within a multi-company environment
• Involvement in finance system implementation or process improvement

The Role

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
• Produce management information, KPI reports and financial analysis
• Complete balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Support purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and cash book activities
• Assist with payroll, expenses, pensions and VAT preparation
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual audit
• Support year-end processes and statutory reporting
• Assist with the implementation and development of a cloud-based finance system
• Support data migration, testing and user acceptance testing
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and efficiencies
• Provide support and holiday cover across the wider Finance team
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism