Assistant Management Accountant, Surbiton, Surrey

Our client is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, naturally inquisitive and has an excellent attention to detail.  The candidate will be a strong communicator who will relish working with teams across Europe.
 
The key responsibility of this role is to ensure effective and accurate monthly cost reporting. This will include ensuring the monthly income statement and balance sheet reporting is completed efficiently, in accordance to group policies and deadlines.
 
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of actual month-end results in line with timetable communicated from Group.
• Review and update forecast changes.
• Assist in preparation of month end accruals and prepayments.
• Produce balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and post intercompany charges and arrange settlement where necessary.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Arrange payroll payments and post payroll journals.
• Assist with Fixed Asset Register postings.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Produce other reports, returns and reconciliations as required.
• Assist in the completion of internal and external audit reviews.

Candidates need to be:

• ACCA/CIMA/AAT part qualified, or QBE with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a high volume business, within a pressurised finance environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• True team player with ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners/teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and desire for accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met.
• Advanced Excel skills.

German language skills desirable but not essential
This is a contract role for maternity cover. Office hours are 09:00 to 17.30.  

Location: Surbiton
Flexibility: Full time FTC of 9 months
Salary: to £35K
Recruiter contact: Linda Baldwin