Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Norwich

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000

About the Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team of a successful and growing business based in Norfolk.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive and evolving finance function.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting purchase and sales ledger processes, assisting with reconciliations, payment runs, VAT, CIS and month-end activities.

This is a great opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and is keen to develop their skills within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger & Payments

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• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
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• Preparing supplier payment runs for approval.
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• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.
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• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding invoice queries.
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Sales Ledger & Credit Control

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• Raising customer invoices accurately and on time.
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• Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
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• Supporting credit control processes and escalating overdue balances where required.
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Banking & Bookkeeping

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• Processing bank transactions and completing regular bank reconciliations.
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• Maintaining accurate financial records within the accounting system.
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• Posting journals and assisting with accruals and prepayments.
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• Supporting cashflow reporting and forecasting.
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Month-End & Reporting Support

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• Assisting with month-end close activities and reconciliations.
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• Supporting the preparation of management accounts information.
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• Providing financial information and reports as required.
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• Assisting with Work in Progress (WIP) calculations and reporting.
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VAT, CIS & Compliance Support

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• Preparing VAT return information for review.
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• Supporting CIS administration and compliance processes.
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• Maintaining accurate records for audit and year-end requirements.
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Payroll & Finance Administration

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• Supporting monthly payroll processing and pension submissions.
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• Assisting with insurance administration and renewals.
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• Maintaining organised financial records and documentation.
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Systems & Process Improvement

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• Supporting ongoing improvements to finance processes and systems.
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• Assisting with system migration and ensuring data accuracy.
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• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency within the finance function.
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About You

The ideal candidate will have:

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• Previous experience within a transactional finance role.
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• Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
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• AAT Level 3 qualification (or working towards) or equivalent finance experience.
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• Experience using an accounting system such as Sage, Xero or similar.
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• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
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• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
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• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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• Strong communication skills with a professional and collaborative approach.
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Contact Rebecca on to apply or email your CV to