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Assistant Management Accountant - Tomorrow's Talent Ltd - Chelmsford

Accounting & Finance

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Overview


An established and growing organisation is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join its Finance team based in Chelmsford.


The role involves supporting the production of monthly gross profit analysis, commission calculations, and the management reporting pack, alongside assisting with VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will also contribute to system and process improvements and provide support across the wider finance function.


Working closely with senior finance colleagues, this position plays a key role in supporting ongoing business transformation and strategic objectives.


Key Responsibilities


Monthly Close Process


Support the monthly close on the first working day
Reconcile financial systems and update day books
Produce and retain reconciliation reports


Gross Profit Analysis


Maintain and update gross profit reports
Calculate GP results, ensuring alignment with contractual margins
Perform variance analysis across revenue, cost of sales, and accruals


VAT Compliance


Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns for UK and international entities
Ensure compliance with country-specific regulations and deadlines
Reconcile VAT to revenue to validate accuracy prior to submission


Management Accounts


Assist in producing: Profit & Loss statements
Departmental reports
Balance Sheet
Aged debt analysis
Cashflow forecasts
Covenant and target reporting
Support the preparation of the monthly management reporting pack
Assist with quarterly reporting to banking partners


Balance Sheet & Control Accounts


Review and reconcile control accounts on a monthly basis
Monitor accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and withholding tax


Banking & Payments


Review and authorise daily payments, ensuring appropriate documentation and controls


Systems & Process Improvement


Support financial modelling in Excel
Assist with development and enhancement of financial systems and databases
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes


Regulatory Reporting


Support quarterly reporting requirements in line with HMRC deadlines
Prepare data submissions for review by senior finance stakeholders


Year-End Audit


Assist in audit preparation, ensuring all accounts and reconciliations are complete
Support auditors with queries and required documentation
Contribute to the production of statutory accounts


Additional Duties


Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
Support senior finance leadership as required


Please apply with your CV and details of your salary expectations and notice period.

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  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday to Friday
  • Salary
    £25,000 – £35,000 yearly
  • Benefits
    Plus Bonus, Plus Study Support
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin iconDuke Street, CM1 1HT, Chelmsford

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AccountantChelmsford

Recruitment Agency • 1-10 Employees

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