Assistant Management Accountant

We are delighted to be supporting our client as they look to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant to cover a period of maternity leave, for around 12 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a strong accounting background and experience working across multiple entities to join a collaborative and dynamic environment. You will play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller and ensuring the smooth running of Finance processes across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Support month-end management accounts preparation for multiple international branches/entities, including balance sheet reconciliations, P&L analysis, and adjustments.
• Assist with sales and purchase invoicing, Accounts Payable/Receivable management, and supplier/debtor communications.
• Prepare, review, and approve daily and month-end journal entries; reconcile bank accounts.
• Process UK payroll and liaise with external payroll providers, including Denmark branch submissions.
• Produce year-end audit and tax schedules and liaise with auditors.
• Assist with forecasting, intercompany reconciliations, and review of offshore trackers.
• Manage fixed assets, inventory entries, and general ledger reviews.
• Support HR functions as required and supervise finance assistants, helping develop their skills and career progression.
• Identify process improvements and support system implementations and enhancements.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally with multi-entity exposure.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central advantageous) and Microsoft applications.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to break down complex finance issues.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Ability to coach and support finance assistants in a team environment.

If you’re a detail-oriented, proactive finance professional looking to broaden your experience then we would love to hear from you!