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.