Hybrid Assistant Management Accountant - MK Reporting

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

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.