Assistant Management Accountant in Kidlington - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new company
A rapidly growing technology business at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation is seeking a proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This role offers a study support package and an excellent opportunity to broaden your accounting experience while contributing to a forward-thinking organisation.
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end processes and financial reporting. You'll gain exposure to journal postings, reconciliations, fixed asset management, and transactional finance tasks.

Your new role

• Support day-to-day accounting operations under the guidance of the Finance Manager.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Post accounting journals, including accruals, prepayments, and other routine adjustments.
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances as required.
• Carry out ad hoc finance tasks to support the wider finance function.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the finance team.
• Assist with the integration into NetSuite, supporting ERP implementation activities and finance transformation work.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the finance team to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with Xero or NetSuite accounting system would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Studying towards an accounting qualification would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

• Stock options
• Annual performance bonus
• Annual Leave: 30 days + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working: 2 days in office
• Private medical insurance (for you and your family)
• Private dental insurance (for you and your family)
• Study support toward accounting qualifications
• Additional perks as part of a growing, people-focused organisation
• Recently refurbished, modern office space

What you need to do now
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