Assistant Management Accountant

Solid State PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves accurately processing invoices, supporting month-end close processes, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, and experience in a high-volume environment. This position offers competitive benefits including a discretionary bonus and healthcare support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme – 5% employee contributions, 4% employer contributions

Enrolment in the Employee Share Scheme after 12 months

Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme including retail, travel, and gym memberships

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices in a high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with month-end processes including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Strong IT skills, especially in MS Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Accurately process, code, and match invoices.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries.
• Support month-end processes, including prepayments and accruals.

Skills

Experience processing invoices in a high-volume environment

Familiarity with month-end processes including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets

Strong IT skills, especially in MS Office (Excel)

Good interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly

Hands-on approach and willingness to be an active team member

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Redditch – Full Time/Permanent

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the month‑end close process.

What You Will Be Doing

• Accurately process, code, and match invoices in line with group policies
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries professionally and promptly
• Collaborate with the procurement team to resolve issues
• Close out the Purchase Ledger at month end
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations monthly
• Handle post/emails related to invoices and other finance tasks
• Prepare payment runs and seek Finance Manager approval
• Perform GRNI analysis and reconciliation
• Assist with payroll preparation and resolving payroll queries
• Support month‑end processes, including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets
• Assist with cash posting and sales invoice generation
• Take ownership of bank reconciliations

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience processing invoices in a high‑volume environment
• Familiarity with month‑end processes including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets
• Strong IT skills, especially in MS Office (Excel)
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly
• A hands‑on approach and willingness to be an active team member

Desirable But Not Essential

• Experience with credit control

About Us

At Steatite, we design, manufacture, supply, and support cutting‑edge technology – from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communication systems, antennas, and imaging solutions. Our products operate reliably and safely in extreme environments, from the depths of the ocean to outer space.

We care about your safety, wellbeing, and career growth from day one. Steatite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require support during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can make reasonable adjustments.

What We Offer In Return

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme – 5% employee contributions, 4% employer contributions (salary sacrifice)
• Enrolment in the Employee Share Scheme after 12 months of service
• Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme including corporate healthcare plan and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
• Discount scheme including retail, travel, and gym memberships
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Our Recruitment process

• Application Review– Your application will be reviewed by Recruitment & Hiring Manager
• Initial Screening – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams Interview to discuss the role and your experience in more detail.
• Interview – candidates will be invited to a face‑to‑face interview at our offices. This may include competency‑based questions and discussion about your technical experience.
• Assessment (if applicable):
• Some roles may include a short presentation, task, or technical assessment relevant to the position.
• Offer and onboarding– Successful candidates will receive a formal offer, followed by pre‑employment checks and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start.

We aim to keep you informed at every stage of the process and provide feedback wherever possible.

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