Blair West

www.blairwest.co.uk

1 Job

21 Employees

About the Company

Blair West is an independent Search & Recruitment firm. We work primarily with PE backed and high-growth privately owned businesses throughout the UK.

In addition to retained Executive and Non-Executive Search, we support our clients in building their Finance, Sales & Marketing, People & Culture, Business Support and Technology functions.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Blair West
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Job Description: **Job title:** Assistant Management Accountant **Role Summary:** Provide support to the finance team in day‑to‑day accounting operations, focusing on cashbook management, reconciliations, fixed assets, and management accounts. Collaborate with senior staff on reporting, audit preparation, and process improvement. **Expectations:** - Accurate and timely processing of accounting entries and reconciliations. - Strong analytical scrutiny of P&L statements and expense reports. - Effective communication with internal stakeholders and external auditors. - Adaptability to shifting priorities and tight deadlines. **Key Responsibilities:** - Process cashbook entries, credit card transactions, and petty cash controls. - Execute monthly bank and utility reconciliations. - Maintain fixed assets register and assist with depreciation schedules. - Prepare journals, post entries, and reconcile accounts for management reporting. - Analyze P&L and income/expenditure, flagging variances and recommending actions. - Support purchase and sales ledger activities. - Assist in year‑end close preparation and liaise with auditors. - Manage utility accounts, including mobile phone expenses. **Required Skills:** - Prior experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a comparable role. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis). - Hands‑on experience with finance or ERP systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero). - Strong numerical accuracy and analytical thinking. - Excellent written and verbal communication; teamwork orientation. - Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. - Attention to detail and ability to challenge assumptions constructively. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business (e.g., ACCA Foundation, CIMA Fundamentals, AAT Level 3). - Ongoing professional development in accounting preferred.

Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom

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21-11-2025