Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant Location: Lincoln (onsite) Lincoln (onsite) Salary: £30-£35k + full CIMA/ACCA study support Vacancy Type: Permanent Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant for a successful and reputable business. The Assistant Management Accountant will support the Finance Manager and wider finance team in the day-to-day financial operations of the business with a primary focus on core transactional responsibilities. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, reduce manual activities, and support a more efficient and value-driven finance function. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is not only detail-oriented but also proactive, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest practical improvements. The role of Assistant Management Accountant • Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner • Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies • Manage supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships • Prepare and process payment runs in line with company policies • Ensure proper coding of invoices in the finance system • Assist with month-end close activities, including posting journals such as accruals and prepayments • Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances • Help maintain accurate financial records and audit trails • Assist in preparing basic financial reports where required • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete • Assist with maintaining general ledger and delivering accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements • Assist with performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data • Assist with maintaining tax sensitive nominal accounts and preparing corporate tax returns packs • Assist with cash reconciliations, cashflow and interest payments • Work with finance system improvement manager to drive automation where possible to reduce manual intervention • Identify opportunities to improve existing finance processes, particularly reducing manual tasks • Support the implementation of new systems, controls, or ways of working • Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting • Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to drive continuous improvement The ideal candidate for the role of Assistant Management Accountant • AAT qualification (or studying towards) or equivalent • Previous experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to Accounts Payable and/or Receivable • Good understanding of basic accounting principles • Confident using Excel and finance systems • Experience supporting month-end processes (e.g. accruals, prepayments, reconciliations) and familiarity with ERP systems and financial software are desirable but not essential To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.