Assistant Management Accountant (12 months contract – mat. cover) - Location: Bournemouth - Salary is in line with market rate benefits - Reports to: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) Space & Time is a proudly independent and progressive Growth Marketing agency, with capabilities spanning across digital media, technology, performance creative and training, including data strategy and omnichannel media planning and buying. Established in 2000, we are an award-winning agency with offices in London, Surrey, Bournemouth, Edinburgh and Manchester, we partner with the top industry brands such as Facebook, Google and Microsoft and have won numerous industry awards as we’re also always trying something new Our clients work in property, food & drink, health, charity, finance, sport & leisure and tourism and our difference within growth marketing is driven by our talent’s ongoing pursuit of value, our commercial mindset and business empathy. Space & Time are a team of committed, inclusive, authentic and enterprising individuals. We’re especially invested in the culture of our business and work hard to foster a flexible, enjoyable and supportive working environment. We’re looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join us for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role is ideal for a Finance Assistant who has been involved in Management Accounts. Assistant Management Accountant - Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts to agreed timescales, including Profit & Loss, balance sheet & cashflows, reconciliations and commentary Conduct month end routines and operations Maintain accruals and prepayments schedules Reconciliation of all intercompany transactions and balances Assist FP&A manager with systems & process improvements, to help ensure accuracy of financial transactions, reporting & modelling Assist with the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process Preparation and review of quarterly group VAT returns Close and active involvement with day-to-day short term cashflows for the group Management and reconciliation of purchasing and corporate credit card accounts Assist with the year-end audit & production of statutory financial statements Maintain and manage the fixed assets registers including depreciation Assist with improvement projects across the department Responsibility for all day-to-day business taxes reporting, forecasting and compliance Other duties commensurate with the role as may be requested by FP&A manager. Assistant Management Accountant - Requirements AAT or part qualified (ACCA/ ACA) High levels of accuracy and attention to detail Used to working under pressure and to deadlines High proficiency with Excel Ability to quickly build professional working relationships across the group Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team Commercial awareness Willingness to learn and develop new skills Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal contracted hours to meet deadlines Space & Time is on a transformational growth trajectory, and we would love to take you with us Assistant Management Accountant - How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role, along with your salary expectations and notice period. At Space & Time we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognise the many benefits of a diverse workforce and strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles. Space & Time is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch either by phone or email as per our company page. Employees benefit from: - Hybrid working (after full training is provided) - Flexible working - Company pension scheme - Generous holiday allowance - Extra days given off at Christmas - Quarterly funded socials - Award winning Inhouse Space Academy training and development - Difference Days/Volunteering days Assistant Management Accountant