Assistant Management Accountant

Our client is a well-established business based in Godalming, currently seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract, starting mid-September 2025. This is a full-time position, with the potential for hybrid working after the initial training period.

This role would suit someone with solid all-round finance experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is confident in delivering accurate financial information to deadlines.

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant

Job Type: 12-month FTC

Location: Godalming

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 p.a.

Reference no: 15865

Assistant Management Accountant Benefits

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare cashback scheme after 3 months
• Auto-enrol pension scheme
• Life assurance after 6 months

Assistant Management Accountant About The Role

This is a varied and hands-on role where you will work closely with the Finance Manager supporting a wide range of month-end tasks and playing a key role in maintaining financial control and reporting accuracy.

Main duties will include:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Post month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain and update weekly cashflow forecasts
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of accounting records
• Support the preparation of financial reports and statements as required
• Assist with audit preparation and act as a point of contact for external auditors

The successful Assistant Management Accountant will have:

• At least 3 years relevant finance experience
• Intermediate Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multitask effectively

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications, we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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