Assistant Management Accountant - Guildford
Location: Office-based (Surrey) with some flexibility for remote work
Department: Finance
Reporting To: Finance Director
Overview:My Client is a fast-growing business in the food and beverage space, operating multiple sites and supported by an on-site production facility. They are currently undergoing a significant growth phase, with recent investment into production capacity and an expanding retail footprint.
As part of this growth, they are establishing a more robust internal finance function and are looking for an enthusiastic and capable Assistant Management Accountant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance within a dynamic and evolving business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Help compile monthly financial reports, including key accounting entries and reconciliations.
- Support regular cash flow tracking and short-term forecasting.
- Collaborate with teams across various business locations to gather and verify financial data.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking activities.
- Review tax-related documents and assist with submission preparation.
- Offer insights on financial results, highlighting trends and variances.
- Maintain financial accuracy across ledgers and ensure robust control measures are followed.
- Assist in system improvements and documentation of financial processes.
- Provide support during audits and help prepare required documentation.
- Partner with bookkeeping staff to manage transactional-level queries and monthly closings.
- Take on project-based analysis and support the Finance Director with ad hoc tasks.
What We're Looking For:
- Some level of accounting training or qualification (e.g., AAT, accounting degree, or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA).
- Prior experience (1–2 years) in a financial support role, ideally in a setting with multiple locations or business units.
- Familiarity with management accounts and general accounting principles.
- Competency in spreadsheet tools (especially Excel) and accounting platforms (ideally Xero).
- Strong attention to detail, with solid numeracy and analytical abilities.
- Good communicator who’s confident working with operational and non-financial colleagues.
- Organised, self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Desirable If You Have:
- Experience in fast-paced industries such as hospitality, retail, or beverage production.
- An understanding of inventory and margin-related finance practices.
For this role, My client is offering a salary up to £35K Basic with an attractive benefits package. If you’d like to join an exciting, growing organisation with a genuine opportunity for career progression and development, then this would be a great opportunity for you.
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