Assistant Management Accountant - Fashion Company

The Retail Partnership Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful fashion manufacturing company in North West London is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant. In this role, you'll manage month-end processes, prepare reports, and support a junior accountant. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with at least 5 years of experience and advanced MS Excel skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in finance or accounting.
• Ability to manage month-end close processes effectively.
• Experience in preparing VAT returns and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for month end close processes.
• Prepare monthly Purchase Reports including Duty calculations.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Double-entry bookkeeping

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a detail driven Assistant Management Accountant to join our team at a successful fashion manufacturing company in North West London. If you're passionate about finance, enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and have 5 years of experience, we'd love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic industry where no two days are the same. You'll have the chance to work closely with a supportive management accountant and be part of a passionate, collaborative team that values innovation, growth, and new ideas. If you're looking for an exciting new challenge and have the skills we\'re seeking, apply today to be part of our dynamic team!

Main Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the month ends close including posting sales & purchases, journals, overseeing accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets depreciation
• Preparing the month ends Purchase Report such as Duty calculation, Commission and Freight charges
• Full responsibility for the balance sheet reconciliation
• Complete quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance and keeping up to date with any changes to VAT
• Preparing Weekly Management Report such as Aged TB and Sale report
• Full responsibility for weekly customer payment allocation and supervising sales invoices and debt collection
• Supporting the Management Accountant with ad hoc analysis, reporting and projects
• Support & Cover for the Assistant Accountant
• Managing and mentoring a Junior Accountant

Person Specification

• Advance MS Excel skills with minimum 5 years' experience
• Some understanding of double-entry book-keeping
• Have a 'can do' and positive attitude
• Analytically minded
• Well-organised and diligent with exceptional attention to detail