Assistant Management Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
£25,000 - 30,000 | FMCG | SME | Central London | Permanent
Accountant Jobs London are partnering with a rapidly growing fast-paced FMCG based in Central London, in the search of a Trainee Management Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. This company is having a positive impact on the world and their products are very popular, already found even in your local supermarket.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be brought in to support the FC with the transactional side of accounts and learn what is necessary to become fully qualified. This role is particularly exciting as you’ll be collaborating with the wider finance team to prepare budgets, produce a conclusive balance sheet and learn to do cash flow modelling.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the maintenance and timely completion of various transactional processes, ensuring accurate numbers.
- Assisting with Management Reporting.
- Collaborate daily with the Financial Controller for cash flow reporting.
- Support the month-end process through the preparation of journals and supporting analysis/schedules, in line with company deadlines.
- Collaborate with the Financial Controller to assist with VAT and general tax returns and assist with any capital allowance & R&D work.
- Seek to improve processes where possible.
The successful candidate will be a Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), with 1-2 years’ experience working in an accountancy role in a small business. Energised by working in a fast-paced quickly growing FMCG business, you’ll need to be organised, self-motivated and able to balance your study & work commitments. A calm, confident communicator, with high attention to detail, who’s a strong team player would thrive in this role. Sound Excel skills are essential and experience with Xero would be advantageous too.
This role is perfect for anyone serious about becoming a Qualified Accountant in London. You will gain the opportunity to learn from an extremely credible leadership team, in a business that has ambitious growth plans. Good salary, study support and 25 days paid holiday included, in the environment necessary to see that accounting qualification home.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, SW8 2NA
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Management Accountant roles across Accountant Jobs London's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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