Interim Assistant Management Accountant

Our client is looking for a hands-on Assistant Management Accountant on an interim basis to support the finance function across both UK and US business units. This is a highly transactional role, ideal for someone who enjoys working at pace, staying close to the detail, and contributing to month-end reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Processing journals, including accruals and prepayments
Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger activities as required
Performing bank reconciliations across UK and US entities
Managing intercompany reconciliations and postings
Supporting cash allocation and resolving credit control queries
Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts
Producing variance analysis and supporting commentary
Completing balance sheet reconciliations
Ensuring accurate month-end cut-off across multiple entities
Supporting the consolidation of UK and US business units
Working across dual-currency environments (GBP/USD)
Assisting with VAT (UK) and sales tax (US) processes where required
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements
Identifying and supporting process improvements and system efficiencies
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a similar Assistant Management Accountant or Accounts Assistant role
Strong transactional finance background
Experience working across multiple entities (ideally UK & US)
Good understanding of month-end processes
Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)