Group Assistant Management Accountant

Responsibilities

• The role reports to the Group FP&A Manager and would work alongside them to:
• Group Consolidation Support
• Assist in the preparation of monthly group consolidation, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances across group entities, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support the collation of financial submissions from subsidiary entities and ensure completeness and accuracy of data received.
• Group Reporting
• Support the preparation of monthly Group management accounts packs.
• Contribute to the production of group budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with year-end statutory reporting processes and liaison with external auditors as required.
• Head Office Companies
• Prepare monthly management accounts for head office entities, including accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Maintain accurate records of head office costs and ensure correct cost allocations across group entities.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of head office budgets and forecasts.
• Process and review overhead invoices, working with the accounts payable function as required.
• Complete VAT returns for central companies.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring all items are properly supported and cleared promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the reconciliation process to enhance control and efficiency.
• Ad Hoc Activities including support for the Tax team
• Provide support on group-wide finance projects and system improvement initiatives as required.
• Respond to ad hoc financial queries and assist with any other tasks as reasonably required by the Group Finance Manager.
• Intrastat/EC Sales List reporting
• Assist with preparation of PSA
• Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
• Essential:
• Part-qualified accountant working towards CIMA or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a group or multi-entity environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables and data manipulation.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Job Benefits
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Discount Scheme

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to develop their career within a Group Finance function. The Assistant Management Accountant will play a key supporting role in the preparation of consolidated group accounts, management reporting, and head office accounting activities. The role offers broad exposure across the group and provides a strong platform for progression.

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