Assistant Management Accountant

Placr Recruitment; Steyning; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm in Sussex is searching for an Assistant Manager or Team Leader. The role involves overseeing daily accounting operations, approving invoices, and managing a team. Candidates must have a recognised accounting qualification and strong Excel skills. The company offers a hybrid work model, generous holiday, and additional benefits including maternity and paternity pay.

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

• Recognised accounting qualification is required.
• Strong Excel and IT skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability needed.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels is key.
• Comfortable driving process and system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including payroll.
• Approve purchase invoices and payment runs.
• Reconcile control accounts and support monthly management accounts.
• Assist with budgeting and reforecasting.
• Help manage a team and support the Practice Manager.

Skills

Strong Excel and IT skills

Excellent attention to detail

Analytical ability

Communication with stakeholders

Process and system improvements

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Job description

We are looking for a 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.