Assistant Manager - Financial Accounting

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support financial operations including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards such as IFRS 15 and UK GAAP. The role involves managing intercompany transactions, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting while analyzing financial performance against budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries to support the monthly closing cycle, including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve open items to maintain accurate ledger data.
• Manage intercompany transactions and complete reconciliations for entity consistency.
• Reconcile balance sheets and ensure adherence to financial standards.
• Conduct revenue reconciliations to confirm income accuracy.
• Reconcile debtor and stock accounts for proper monitoring and reporting.
• Apply UK GAAP principles to ensure compliance in financial processes.
• Account for fixed assets, including tracking and calculating depreciation.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted figures, providing insights for financial decision-making.
• Review and interpret profit and loss statements to support strategic planning.
• Engage with clients to resolve financial queries and foster strong relationships.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in journal entry preparation and account reconciliation within a monthly close framework.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 15 revenue recognition standard.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP compliance requirements.
• Competence in managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Expertise in fixed asset accounting including depreciation management.
• Ability to analyze and report on financial variances and P&L statements.