Junior Management Accountant Job at Thatcham, Berkshire Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established and growing organisation. This role is ideal for someone with previous finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their career within a supportive finance team.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end processes, and financial reporting.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable & Credit Control

• Manage credit control activities and follow up on overdue payments
• Allocate customer receipts and resolve payment discrepancies
• Prepare and issue customer statements

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate queries
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs
• Maintain supplier accounts and payment records

Banking & Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate variances
• Complete balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate cash and financial records

Month-End & Reporting

• Support month-end close activities
• Prepare and post journals, including prepayments and payroll journals
• Assist with management accounts preparation and reporting
• Support financial analysis and reporting requirements

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare VAT returns and related submissions
• Support HMRC-related processes and payments
• Ensure financial records remain compliant and up to date

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset and vehicle schedules
• Assist with group reporting requirements
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and duties

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts position
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations
• Experience preparing VAT returns and dealing with HMRC processes
• Good Excel skills and experience using finance/accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
• Studying towards, interested in pursuing, or already qualified in a finance-related qualification such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Potential study support for professional finance qualifications
• A varied role offering broad exposure across the finance function

If you’re looking for an opportunity to build on your finance experience within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

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