Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

[Employer hidden] (WSP) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our growing London-based finance team.

As a global provider of financial training, we partner with leading investment banks, private equity firms, corporations, and academic institutions to deliver practical, hands-on training programmes worldwide.

In this role, you will support the day-to-day operation of the purchase and sales ledgers across the Group and assist with month-end close and management accounting activities. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an AAT Level 4 qualified (or qualified by experience) finance professional looking to develop within a dynamic, multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

You will join a collaborative and fast-paced team where accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase & Sales Ledger

• Manage the central finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Post purchase invoices across multiple entities and currencies.
• Maintain and administer the Group purchase order system.
• Review and post sales invoices generated from the CRM system, liaising with the Client Management team where required.
• Perform weekly credit card and bank reconciliations across sterling and foreign currency accounts.
• Post monthly employee expenses.
• Reconcile supplier accounts on a monthly basis and resolve supplier queries.
• Prepare and process the weekly payment run.

Month-End & Management Accounting Support

• Assist with preparation of balance sheet reconciliation schedules.
• Support month-end close activities, including: - Accruals and prepayments - Stock balance updates - Debtor and creditor ledger reconciliations
• Post general journals and month-end adjustments.
• Assist the Financial Controller and wider finance team with ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across Operations, Sales and other departments, as well as external suppliers and partners.

Qualifications & Experience

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience within a finance function (general ledger environment preferred).
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, management accounting principles and financial statements.
• Intermediate Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel and Word).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines during busy reporting periods.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting month-end close processes.
• Working knowledge of UK VAT, including reverse charge.
• Experience with foreign currency transactions and intercompany accounting across global entities.
• Experience using NetSuite and/or Salesforce.
• Experience working within a multi-entity group structure.

Core Competencies

Teamwork – Works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across departments and geographies.

Integrity – Reliable and responsible, maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Accountability – Takes ownership of deliverables and ensures accuracy in financial reporting.

Continuous Development – Open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional growth.

Results-Focused – Maintains high standards and delivers work within agreed timeframes.

Clear Communication – Communicates openly and professionally with stakeholders across the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave (plus statutory holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and long-term sickness cover
• Employer pension contributions (with salary sacrifice option)
• Study support for professional qualifications
• Hybrid working structure (London-based office)
• A collaborative culture with opportunities to develop and take on increasing responsibility

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is a global provider of financial training, equipping professionals with the practical skills required to succeed in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance and related fields. Founded in 2004, we deliver instructor-led workshops and self-paced online programmes to organisations and institutions worldwide.

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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