Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Norwich 
Salary: £27,000 – £33,000 

About the Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team of a successful and growing business based in Norfolk.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive and evolving finance function.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting purchase and sales ledger processes, assisting with reconciliations, payment runs, VAT, CIS and month-end activities.

This is a great opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and is keen to develop their skills within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger & Payments

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Preparing supplier payment runs for approval.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding invoice queries.

Sales Ledger & Credit Control

• Raising customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
• Supporting credit control processes and escalating overdue balances where required.

Banking & Bookkeeping

• Processing bank transactions and completing regular bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records within the accounting system.
• Posting journals and assisting with accruals and prepayments.
• Supporting cashflow reporting and forecasting.

Month-End & Reporting Support

• Assisting with month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts information.
• Providing financial information and reports as required.
• Assisting with Work in Progress (WIP) calculations and reporting.

VAT, CIS & Compliance Support

• Preparing VAT return information for review.
• Supporting CIS administration and compliance processes.
• Maintaining accurate records for audit and year-end requirements.

Payroll & Finance Administration

• Supporting monthly payroll processing and pension submissions.
• Assisting with insurance administration and renewals.
• Maintaining organised financial records and documentation.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Supporting ongoing improvements to finance processes and systems.
• Assisting with system migration and ensuring data accuracy.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency within the finance function.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a transactional finance role.
• Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• AAT Level 3 qualification (or working towards) or equivalent finance experience.
• Experience using an accounting system such as Sage, Xero or similar.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and collaborative approach.

Contact Rebecca on 01603 851840 to apply or email your CV to [email protected]