Assistant Management Accountant

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Assistant Management Accountant Location: Lincoln (onsite) Lincoln (onsite) Salary : £30,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant for a successful and reputable business. The Assistant Management Accountant will support the Finance Manager and wider finance team in the day-to-day financial operations of the business with a primary focus on core transactional responsibilities. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, reduce manual activities, and support a more efficient and value-driven finance function. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is not only detail-oriented but also proactive, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest practical improvements. The role of Assistant Management Accountant Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies Manage supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships Prepare and process payment runs in line with company policies Ensure proper coding of invoices in the finance system Assist with month-end close activities, including posting journals such as accruals and prepayments Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances Help maintain accurate financial records and audit trails Assist in preparing basic financial reports where required Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete Assist with maintaining general ledger and delivering accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements Assist with performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data Assist with maintaining tax sensitive nominal accounts and preparing corporate tax returns packs Assist with cash reconciliations, cashflow and interest payments Work with finance system improvement manager to drive automation where possible to reduce manual intervention Identify opportunities to improve existing finance processes, particularly reducing manual tasks Support the implementation of new systems, controls, or ways of working Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to drive continuous improvement The ideal candidate for the role of Assistant Management Accountant AAT qualification (or studying towards) or equivalent Previous experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to Accounts Payable and/or Receivable Good understanding of basic accounting principles Confident using Excel and finance systems Experience supporting month-end processes (e.g. accruals, prepayments, reconciliations) and familiarity with ERP systems and financial software are desirable but not essential To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.

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