Assistant Management Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accountant
Nextbase is a leading provider of manufacturing support services to the global automotive industry. We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team based in our new offices in London. This role is a permanent role and office-based reporting directly to the Financial Controller.
What you will be doing...
· Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and management reporting
· Balance sheet reconciliations and analysis and ownership of key balance sheet accounts – such as fixed assets and bank
· Variance analysis – eg overhead budgets – with a proactive approach to problem solving
· Assisting with cash management by ensuring that all banks are reconciled on a daily basis and producing daily cash and availability reports
· Issue regular weekly/bi-weekly sales reporting – eg invoiced to date, new orders etc
· Ad hoc reporting and tasks as and when required
· Assisting with year-end audit
· Provide capacity/holiday cover for other members of the transactional finance team
The ideal candidate for this role will...
· Studying for professional qualification
· Be able to work towards tight deadlines to complete the production of management accounts and completing the month end routines
· Be commercially aware and confident liaising with stakeholders across the business
· Be ambitious and career driven, wanting to work in a fast paced, creative environment
· Have an analytical, problem solving mindset with a strong attention to detail
· Advanced excel skills would be advantageous
· Sage Intacct experience desirable
· Willing to take ownership of key tasks and responsibilities
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, SE1 8NW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- accounting (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Nextbase'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 £35,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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