Assistant Management Accountant

Job description

What we’re all about. Quantexa is a global leader in AI-powered Decision Intelligence. As one of the UK's fastest-growing tech companies, we're on a mission to help organizations make better, more trusted decisions. As we continue our rapid global expansion, we are looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our dynamic Group Reporting team. At Q, we’re looking for people who share that vision. People like you. The opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a fast-paced, high-growth global technology environment. Sitting in our Group Reporting team, you will play a key role in supporting the month-end close, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance across multiple international entities. This role offers valuable exposure to global operations, complex cost structures, and cutting-edge financial systems. Beyond standard transactional accounting, you will have direct opportunities to lead financial analysis, generate commercial insights, and collaborate cross-functionally with teams across our business. What you’ll be doing. Financial Analysis & Reporting - Perform monthly P&L analysis, investigating and documenting key movements, trends, and variances. - Prepare and present insightful month-end commentary to the Finance Manager and wider team. - Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring any differences are fully explained and resolved. - Support the Finance Manager with ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and strategic project work. Month-End Close & Cost Management - Prepare expense accrual and prepayment journals at month-end. - Contribute to the maintenance of the Group’s fixed asset registers. - Support the Accounts Payable team with timely invoice processing and accurate cost coding. - Review pending/disputed bills and new purchase requests to determine and post adequate accruals. - Collaborate on wider month-end close tasks across various Group entities. Audit & Tax Compliance - Assist with Group audit information requests and statutory requirements. - Prepare VAT workings and returns in line with local tax regulations. - Assist with the preparation of annual corporate tax returns for regulatory filings. - Ensure strict compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and high-quality documentation standards. Technology & Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance reporting efficiency. - Support the adoption and integration of new finance tools and ERP systems into daily workflows. What you’ll bring. - Experience: A solid background in finance, ideally gained in a similar management accounting or assistant accountant role. - Qualification: Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent progress. - Technical Accounting: A robust understanding of accruals, prepayments, and the rhythm of a month-end close. - International Exposure: Prior experience with multi-entity accounting and international operations is highly desirable. - Systems & Excel: Strong Microsoft Excel skills are a must; familiarity with ERP systems (such as NetSuite) and automation tools is a plus. - Mindset: An analytical thinker who is comfortable turning raw data into actionable business insights. - Communication: Excellent communication skills with the confidence to partner with global teams. - Adaptability: A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. Our perks and quirks. What makes you Q will help you to realise your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognised and rewarded with our broad range of benefits. We offer: - Competitive salary & Company bonus - 25 days annual leave (with the option of buying up to 5 days, and rolling over up to 10), plus national holidays + your birthday off! - Pension scheme with a company contribution of 6% (when you contribute 3%) - Private Healthcare, including dental & optic cover - Life Insurance and Income Protection - Regularly bench-marked salary rates - Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, or Shared Parental Leave - Well-being days - Volunteer Day off - Work from Home Equipment - Commuter, Tech and cycle to work schemes - Free Subscription to a meditation, relaxation and sleep app - Continuous Training and Development - Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy - Team Social Budget & Company-wide Socials Our mission. We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We’re not a start-up. Not anymore. But we’ve not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction – the future. It’s all