Assistant Management Accountant

Willenhall - office-based

£33,000 - £38,000

The Assistant Management Accountant will provide support to the Finance Manager across a broad range of transactional finance and administrative activities. The role covers accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and assistance with month-end reporting, giving the post holder direct exposure to the financial operations of a manufacturing business. The position is suited to someone in the early stages of a finance career who is working towards, or intends to work towards, a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing and posting of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Matching purchase orders to invoices and resolving discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Assisting with the reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
• Maintaining customer credit limits.
• Assisting with month-end journals, reconciliations and analysis.
• Helping with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Liaising with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Support with ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting, and audit preparation.
• Driving continuous improvement in finance processes and administration.

Candidate profile

Applicants should have some prior experience in finance and be actively looking to study and become a qualified accountant. This is a hands-on role in a busy engineering business and what you might lack in experience you can overcome with enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in. Proficiency with Excel is important and any additional familiarity with ERP systems would be an advantage

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