Assistant Management Accountant (Part Time)

An exciting opportunity for a motivated individual, to work in a growing business. The primary focus of this role is to own day-to-day finance and draft management accounts. The candidate will be able to put their stamp on the financial processes, financial reporting and support with a system change to a more automated, modern finance function in preparation for future audit requirements.

Key responsibilities

Lead on all day-to-day accounting tasks including but not limited to –

• GBP bank reconciliation, credit card and charge card reconciliations with Sage Cloud Accounting.
• Accounts receivable.
• Purchase invoice/receipt processing and accounts payable.
• Weekly payment runs.
• Ownership of accounts inbox.
• Produce draft monthly management accounts including P&L and full reconciled balance sheet complete with accruals, accrued income, deferred income and prepayments.
• Employee expense processing and payments.
• Preparation of the quarterly VAT draft return.
• Supporting with cash forecasting and cost control.
• Accounting for fixed assets (additions, disposals & depreciation).
• Support with credit checking and onboarding new credit customers.
• Be the go-to person for daily finance queries.
• Support the implementation of a range of new systems and processes for April 2024 including Xero, Dext and new areas related to charge cards & credit cards.
• Creating and bolstering excel schedules, reporting packs, policies and workbooks.
• Work with the external accountants for year end statutory submissions and adjustments.

Key details

• Part Time (3 or 4 days per week), office based, 9am-5pm (flexible hours if needed).
• Circa £30,000 pro rata (dependent on experience, skillset and qualifications)
• Office based in Wokingham.
• This role reports into the recently placed Financial Controller (ACCA). This would be the number two position within the team, with a chance to really put your stamp on the role.
• This role could move into a more senior role over time.
• Study contract (ACCA / CIMA) can be provided for the right candidate after probation period.

Key requirements

• Early studier (ACCA or CIMA) or AAT as minimum, University degree is not essential.
• At least 2 years well-rounded experience in general accounting / management accounting.
• Embody our company culture points – Be passionate, curious, dependable and enthusiastic.
• Working knowledge of Xero (new systems live April 2025).
• Intermediate excel (Pivots, Vlookup, Sumifs)
• Located within a 45-min drive of the office.