Assistant Management Accountant

KCR are excited to be working with this successful client in Sunderland. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will become an integral part of a busy finance team, supporting the production of accurate financial information across multiple business entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.

• Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.

• Preparing and posting month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments.

• Reconciling bank accounts and maintaining accurate cash records.

• Supporting the production and submission of VAT returns.

• Maintaining fixed asset registers.

• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting.

• Processing and reconciling sales and purchase ledger transactions.

• Supporting month-end close activities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong understanding of month-end processes.

• Ability to work confidently to trial balance.

• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software.

• Organised and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a broad assistant accountant position with genuine exposure to management accounting responsibilities and clear career development opportunities.