Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

The Assistant Management Accountant will support the Finance Manager and wider finance team with day‑to‑day financial operations, focusing on core transactional responsibilities and continuous process improvement.

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

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

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.