Assistant Management Accountant

Our client is currently seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a fixed-term contract. This role is to cover maternity leave and is expected to last around 16 months. The Assistant Management Accountant will provide key support to the finance team and the wider business, including monthly management accounts reporting, VAT reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.Key Responsibilities:Accounting for inventory, including WIP and relevant provisioning (warranty and ageing)Accounting for a range of balance sheet accounts, including prepayments and accrualsProduction and maintenance of month-end balance sheet reconciliationsProcessing of payroll accounting and managing the completion of annual P11D submissionsCalculation and processing of general ledger journalsProduction and submission of quarterly VAT returnsAnalysis of administrative expenditure and partnering with budget holders to manage expenditureAssisting in procedure updates and maintaining procedure documentationAssisting in external and internal auditsEnsuring relevant and timely financial information is made available to internal and external customersIdentifying and implementing changes to improve the department''s performancePerforming other recurring and ad hoc duties as requiredJob Requirements:Essential:Experienced accountant with a proven track record of quickly adapting to new rolesMinimum of three years'' experience in a similar role or part-qualifiedStrong problem-solving abilities, both ..... full job details .....