Assistant Management Accountant in Dartford

Assistant Management Accountant Dartford / Hybrid Paying £35k - £38k DOE

We are partnering with a highly respected business, who are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team.

The Role

• As Assistant Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the preparation, analysis and reporting of financial information that helps the wider management team with strategic planning, budgeting and cost control.
• Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll work closely with the Senior Management Accountants, contributing to the smooth running of month-end, year-end and audit processes, while helping to drive efficiency and best practice across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for overseas subsidiaries, including intercompany, bank, sales and purchase ledger reconciliations, and posting of prepayments, accruals and fixed asset journals.
• Support the Group Financial Controller with month-end tasks at group level, including balance sheet reconciliations where required.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reports that provide insight into business performance, including monitoring and reporting on business expenses.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial transactions in line with accounting policies and relevant regulations.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT, Intrastat and other statutory reporting for EU countries, liaising with external accounting and tax advisors to ensure full compliance.
• Contribute to the preparation of year-end audit files, ensuring documentation is accurate and readily available.
• Work with the wider finance team to identify and implement process improvements across the group.
• Support the Group Financial Controller with ad-hoc duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar management accounting or finance role.
• AAT Level 4 qualified (minimum), with active study towards ACCA or CIMA.
• Confident working with ERP systems and processes.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

Interested?

This is a great opportunity to join a genuinely international finance function within a business that's proud of its people and its culture. If you're looking for your next step in management accounting and want to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team, we'd love to hear from you.