Assistant Management Accountant

We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely management accounts, financial reporting, and analysis. The role involves assisting with month-end processes, analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial systems maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bright, ambitious individual to make a real contribution towards improving and designing business processes. It provides exposure to a range of senior management across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow up and resolve outstanding issues
• Assist with variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance.
• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Support the year-end audit process by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.
• Help improve financial systems and processes for greater efficiency.
• Liaise with internal departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as requested by senior finance staff.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering data and preparing reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of transactions in the accounting system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and actively pursuing studies
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience with accounting software. Sage Intacct is desirable.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment or multi-currency environment
• Knowledge of payroll, VAT, and intercompany transactions.

Desirable Attributes

• Willingness to learn and progress toward full qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Tenacity and enjoyment of problem solving
• Proactive, solution-oriented and continuous improvement mindset

*This role is based on site 4 days a week, with the option to work 1 day per week from home*

About ersg

Set up in 2008, ersg is an award winning, international leader in staffing services to the global energy and built environment markets. We work with major international companies through to smaller independent businesses to enable their projects to be facilitated effectively throughout the entire project life cycle. Whilst headquartered in London, our global business has over 200 staff with offices across Europe, North America and Asia.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff or applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.