Quick overview
Job description
Management Accounts Assistant
Location: Bristol – hybrid (2-3 days in office)
Hours: 37.5
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Role Overview and Requirements
Position
The role is within the Financial Control team and reports to the UK Head of Management Accounts. It covers all aspects of finance, with a primary focus on working alongside the Head of Management accounts as well as supporting intercompany accounting and all aspects of capital expenditure.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should hold, or be currently pursuing, a recognised accounting qualification, with recent and relevant finance experience.
Technical Skills
Strong IT skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or SAP are essential.
Core Competencies
Attention to detail, analytical problem‑solving, risk assessment, and strong time‑management skills.
Core Duties:
Approvals & Financial Control
Invoice approval at AP level, with a focus on capital expenditure and intercompany invoices.
Support the Finance Team with payment input onto the banking platforms
Support the Head of Management Accounts with cashflow forecasting
Month‑End Close Activities
Accruals and provisions
Reconciliations and controls (capex, passthrough costs and other Trial Balance transactions)
Reallocations and cost attribution
Develop an in‑depth understanding of intercompany transactions to support the shared services team
Reporting Responsibilities
ONS statistical reporting
Support with VAT return preparations
Monthly Group reporting and quarterly intercompany reporting and reconciliations
Relationships
Work closely with the Financial Control team and provide cover when required
Collaborate with Shared Services teams to understand O2C and P2P cycles and their impact on the business
Build strong working relationships with the wider business
Systems & Process Ownership
Support maintenance of approval flows and new user creation on the ERP system
Maintain and update process documentation
Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives
Compliance & Internal Governance
Support audit activities
Maintain policy governance
Maintain awareness of any taxation impacts, including VAT treatment, and highlight potential tax issues to ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and internal policies
If you have the required skills & experience we would love to hear from you!
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