Assistant Management Accountant

📍 London | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Are you looking to build your career in accounting?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established global business within the Media sector for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their finance career to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced accountants, and develop within a supportive and collaborative environment.

We're keen to hear from candidates with 1-2 years' experience in a finance or accounts role, as well as recent graduates with a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. If you're ambitious, proactive and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the month-end process and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Supporting the month-end close process, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Preparing balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Performing intercompany reconciliations and raising recharge invoices
• Supporting VAT, fixed assets, accounts payable and general ledger processes
• Producing monthly management reports
• Assisting with year-end audit preparation
• Supporting the Management Accountant with ad hoc reporting and finance projects

About You

You'll be someone who is organised, detail-oriented and keen to build a long-term career in finance.

You'll ideally have:

• 1-2 years' experience within a finance or accounts role or a recent degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA (desirable but not essential)
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

What's on Offer?

• A fantastic opportunity to kick-start your management accounting career
• Training and ongoing study support offered to the right candidate
• Exposure to a broad range of management accounting responsibilities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.