Assistant Management Accountant

Michael Page (UK); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to play a key role in European finance operations. This position involves cash management, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and business partnering. Candidates should possess strong accounting skills, confidence with SAP and Excel, and a people-focused approach. The role offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. If you're driven to make an impact, this could be your next step.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs

Pension contributions

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Supportive, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in accounting, ideally in manufacturing.
• Detail-oriented and proactive under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and manage daily cash positions.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Handle mandatory filings ensuring deadlines are met.
• Act as the point person during internal and external audits.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and banks.
• Support automation projects to make finance processes smarter.
• Assist with stock counts and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in SAP

Proficiency in Excel

Fluency in German

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA preferred)

Job description

• International business with hybrid working
• Great team environment

About Our Client

An organisation that offers a culture built on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a business that values innovation, professional growth, and creating an environment where people thrive. It's a place where your ideas matter and your development is supported.

Job Description

This isn't just about crunching numbers—it's about being a key player in European finance operations. You'll have ownership, variety, and the chance to influence outcomes. Here's what a typical week could include:

• Cash Management & Forecasting: Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and manage daily cash positions to keep operations running smoothly.
• Financial Reporting: Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, plus statutory reports under Austrian GAAP (UGB).
• Regulatory Compliance: Handle mandatory filings such as sales tax returns, ZM, and excise tax reports—ensuring deadlines are met.
• Audit & Governance: Act as the point person during internal and external audits, working closely with auditors for timely submissions.
• Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with local authorities, banks, and internal teams to resolve queries and maintain compliance.
• Process Improvement: Support automation projects and system enhancements to make finance processes smarter and more efficient.
• Inventory & Analysis: Assist with stock counts, inventory provisioning, and balance sheet reconciliations to keep financial data accurate.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on responsibility, and wants to see the direct impact of their work on a global scale.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant with strong accounting skills and a genuine people focus. You'll be confident with SAP and Excel, detail-oriented, and proactive under tight deadlines. Ideally, you have:

• A degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA preferred)
• 3+ years' experience in accounting, ideally in manufacturing
• Fluency in German (highly desirable)
• Strong interpersonal skills—you're as comfortable with numbers as you are with people

If you're driven, collaborative, and passionate about continuous improvement, this could be your next step.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
• Pension contributions
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive culture

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career in Liverpool, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Assistant Management Accountant role.