Assistant Accountant – SW London / Hybrid – Up to £45k An amazing opportunity for an experienced assistant accountant to join this expanding manufacturing company. They have global offices and a plan to grow substantially over the coming years. Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly group management accounts for 5 group companies (Incl UK, US, Australia). Assist with all budgeting and forecasting activities, including the analysis of financial data and the identification of trends and variances. Conduct cost accounting analysis to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements. Assist with the preparation of quarterly group VAT returns and MI reporting. Maintain the fixed assets registers, prepayments, accruals, intercompany and post journals. Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs to be processed by accounts payable – multiple currencies across multiple subsidiaries. Support the accounts payable and the finance assistant with any queries and further develop their experience as necessary. Identify any problems and provide solutions, and work cross-functionality to improve the efficiency of processes. Experience: 3 years’ experience working as an management accountant / assistant management accountant ideally within manufacturing. Part Qualified - CIMA/ACCA/ACA. Ideally previous MI reporting and cost accounting experience