Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant – Saltash – Permanent 💼 Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE + Benefits Package 📍 Location: Saltash 🕒 Hours: Full time 📅 Start: ASAP Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career? This Assistant Management Accountant role offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation operating across the UK and Europe, where your work will play a key part in maintaining financial control and supporting continued expansion. We are partnering with a successful and fast-moving business seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. You’ll support the Financial Controller and be involved in a wide range of financial processes, from payroll and VAT to reconciliations and management reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detail, solving problems and contributing to a high-performing finance function. What You’ll Be Doing ✔ Completing weekly bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies ✔ Supporting with purchase invoice processing when required ✔ Assisting with monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations ✔ Preparing and submitting VAT returns for multi-country registrations ✔ Working closely with budget holders to monitor and control costs ✔ Supporting year-end statutory accounts and external audit processes ✔ Contributing to annual budgeting and financial forecasting ✔ Processing monthly payroll and handling related queries ✔ Managing payroll payments including PAYE, social taxes and pension contributions ✔ Calculating sales commissions and bonus payments in line with company policy What We’re Looking For 💡 AAT qualification (or equivalent) 💡 Experience in a similar finance or accounting role 💡 Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft Office 💡 Clear, confident communication skills 💡 High attention to detail and accuracy 💡 Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities 💡 A reliable and committed approach to work Why You’ll Love This Role ✔ Competitive salary and benefits ✔ 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 3 years) ✔ Discretionary company bonus ✔ Employer pension contributions (post probation) ✔ Shorter working week with a 2:30pm Friday finish ✔ Cycle to Work scheme ✔ Big savings on brand portfolio ✔ Retailer discount scheme ✔ Supportive, passionate and collaborative team culture 📩 Apply now for a confidential conversation about this Assistant Management Accountant opportunity in Saltash. Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon and the wider South West. We recruit across Finance, Accounting, HR, Administration, Customer Service and Business Support on both a temporary and permanent basis