Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Lincoln (onsite) Lincoln (onsite)

Salary: £30-£35k + full CIMA/ACCA study support

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

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• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
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• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
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• Manage supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships
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• Prepare and process payment runs in line with company policies
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• Ensure proper coding of invoices in the finance system
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• Assist with month-end close activities, including posting journals such as accruals and prepayments
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• Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
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• Help maintain accurate financial records and audit trails
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• Assist in preparing basic financial reports where required
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• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete
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• Assist with maintaining general ledger and delivering accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
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• Assist with performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data
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• Assist with maintaining tax sensitive nominal accounts and preparing corporate tax returns packs
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• Assist with cash reconciliations, cashflow and interest payments
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• Work with finance system improvement manager to drive automation where possible to reduce manual intervention
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• Identify opportunities to improve existing finance processes, particularly reducing manual tasks
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• Support the implementation of new systems, controls, or ways of working
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• Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting
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• Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to drive continuous improvement
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The ideal candidate for the role of Assistant Management Accountant

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• AAT qualification (or studying towards) or equivalent
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• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to Accounts Payable and/or Receivable
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• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
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• Confident using Excel and finance systems
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• Experience supporting month-end processes (e.g. accruals, prepayments, reconciliations) and familiarity with ERP systems and financial software are desirable but not essential
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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.