ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT Location : City of London Salary: £40-£45K Hybrid: 2 days a week in office / 3 days a week working from home Length of contract: 14/15 month Fixed term contract (maternity cover) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the Preparation of Management Accounts: Support month-end and year-end close processes, including bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, accrued and deferred income, accruals, and prepayments and intercompany cross charges. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate any discrepancies. Prepare regular accounts receivable and credit control reports for management review. Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for monthly and quarterly meetings. Financial Analysis: Analyse financial data and performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement. Prepare variance analysis and explanations for budget vs actual results and prior year comparisons. Collaborate with department heads to gather relevant data and insights. Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist with budget planning and forecasting activities, providing input and analysis to support informed decision-making. Monitor actuals vs budget and provide regular updates to Finance Director. Offer recommendations and insights to improve budget tracking processes, controls, and financial decision-making. Accounts Receivable: Generate and send sales invoices to customers in a timely manner. Ensure all invoices are accurate and comply with company policies and complex contractual terms. Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment. Record transactions and invoices into Xero, ensuring proper coding and approval according to company policies. Record and reconcile customer payments accurately. Communicate with customers regarding their accounts, including sending reminders and statements. Address and resolve customer inquiries in a professional manner. Record transactions and update cash balances across all accounts. Assist/Cover for Accounts Payable as required: Prepare and process weekly payments to vendors and communicate with them on payment status and enquiries. Prepare and process employee expense claims. You will ideally have: Working knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures. At least 5 years' experience in finance related role. Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage 50/200, QuickBooks). Experience working in the Fintech/SaaS/Banking industry. Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft packages, particularly Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, graphs etc). Strong attention to detail and ability to produce work with very high levels of accuracy. Exceptional organisational and time-management skills. Able to work autonomously and function well in a team. Be trustworthy, reliable, able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines. A 'can-do' attitude and willingness to provide assistance and support where and when it's needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Fully Qualified AAT or Part-Qualified for ACCA / CIMA Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.