Assistant Management Accountant; Maternity Cover

Assistant Management Accountant

Reports to:

Head of Finance

Purpose of Role:
To support accurate financial reporting, month-end processes and day-to-day finance operations within the Finance team of five. The role works with UK and Netherlands colleagues and supports the Head of Finance in providing timely financial information and business partnering.

Location:

Head Office, Preventx Ltd, MBP5, Meadowhall Business Park, Carbrook Hall Road, Sheffield S9 2EQ
. Hybrid working with two days from home per week.

Contract:

14-month fixed-term contract for maternity cover

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Proposed start: 15 February 2027

• Prepare and review monthly trading reports and financial packs.
• Assist with financial reports and board packs for the Netherlands team.
• Support UK month-end processes, liaising with relevant contacts and supporting the Head of Finance.
• Ensure monthly revenue postings are accurate, timely and fully reconciled.
• Assist with monthly depreciation for company assets.

• Support the Netherlands bookkeeping process, taking ownership of assigned activities and liaising with key stakeholders.
• Manage and post credit card and reseller transactions, invoices and payments in line with company standards.
• Assist with processing and tracking employee expenses.
• Post basic banking transactions and update supplier records in Business Central.

• Update the financial dashboard daily, providing insights to support business decisions.
• Support business partnering activities and work with colleagues to provide relevant financial information.
• Contribute ideas to improve finance processes and reporting, working collaboratively with the Finance team.

The preferred candidate will have the following experience, abilities and aptitudes. Suggested criteria and their essential or desirable status must be confirmed before publication.

Part-qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA.

Experience with in a finance or accounting environment.

Understanding of financial reporting, bookkeeping and month-end processes.

Experience using accounting systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach and willingness to contribute ideas and develop accounting knowledge.

Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Clear communication and ability to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders.

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.

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