Job Description:

Assistant Management Accountant
Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
£32,000 - £35,000 + Study Support 
Full-time, Permanent, Office Based 

Eaton Syalon are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our clients finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their management accounting skills within a dynamic and supportive business based in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function through the preparation of management accounts, financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash management activities.

Key Responsibilities 

• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Reviewing gross margins and overhead costs to support business performance analysis
• Preparing monthly service fee backup reports and customer invoices
• Producing customer rebate reports
• Calculating and posting prepayments and accruals
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with the year-end audit process
• Managing cash flow activities, including cash forecasting
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Processing supplier payments through online banking systems
• Liaising with external Auditors and providing supporting documentation as required
• Processing accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies

Person Profile

• Strong understanding of management accounting principles
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• AAT qualified (desirable)
• Previous experience working as an Assistant Management Accountant (essential)

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact, this position provides the ideal next step. You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, drive system improvements, and contribute to ongoing operational efficiencies.

Please note, this role is office based. There may be flexibility to work from home in future but you will initially be required to work on-site in Swadlincote.