About this role
We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to build on their existing experience and develop towards a fully qualified accounting career.Working closely with the Finance Managers and wider finance team, you will support the preparation of management accounts, assist with month-end reporting activities, provide valuable financial analysis, and help drive continuous improvements across finance processes..Who are we? Celebrating our Centenary, Banham is a family-owned, family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout London and the Home Counties, offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security. Our signature locks were awarded Best Product (2026) by Great British Brands, recognising our commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and uncompromising quality. Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our standards of People, Service and Quality alongside our core values of Family, Pride and Trust everyday.Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years through continual training, internal mobility and development opportunities.What can you bring to Banham?To succeed in this role, you will have:Part-qualified status (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with continued progress towards full qualification.Good experience within a finance, accounting or management accounting environment.Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities.Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and present financial information effectively.Excellent attention to detail, strong numerical accuracy and analytical capability.A proactive approach to identifying, investigating and resolving issues.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage constructively across the business.The ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in enhancing finance processes and controls.Experience working with / using sage X3 (preferred not essential)What will I be doing?Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.Manage the day-to-day accounting activities for two small subsidiary companies.Assist with monthly cost reviews, analysing overhead expenditure against budget.Prepare, review and post monthly journals, including accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and ensure reconciling items are resolved promptly.Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposals and depreciation are accurately recorded.Prepare intercompany invoices and journals.Produce VAT returns in an accurate and timely manner.Support the annual external audit process.Partner with department managers to monitor costs, review spend against budget and provide financial insight.Oversee the company credit card process, ensuring appropriate controls and timely reconciliations.Support the FP&A team with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.Assist Finance Managers with ad hoc reporting, analysis and project work.Provide support to the Accounts Payable team when required.Contribute to the ongoing improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting efficiencies.What will you get in return?You will be entitled to a competitive salary of £38 - 42k PA and a great range of benefits including:33 days Annual Leave (includes bank holidays)Sick Pay that increases with length of serviceSubsidised Private Medical Cover after completing and passing probationary periodAnnual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loanCycle to work & Home & Tech scheme (each up to the value of £2k)Recruitment referral bonus scheme: Earning up to £1,000 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)Gym discount of up to 25%* (depending on Gym/Centre provider) at over 4,000 gyms, leisure centres, and yoga/Pilates studiosAuto-enrolment into our pension schemeTraining and development opportunities (including day releases for studies/exams)Company equipment tailored to your role (Car / Van, laptop, mobile, additional screens)Up to 50% off Banham productsBanham Social EventsEmployee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizesByond card - a workplace benefit to access exclusive offers and discounts on your everyday spendPersonal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered (including personal attacks and sport-related injuries)An employee assistance program (EAP) - a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems. This benefit is available from day 1 and extends to your familyCharity events throughout the year – Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010. Over £17 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden Trust.If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfil our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest.Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to its team members and applicants without regard for their sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by law.We welcome diversity and provide equal opportunities to applicants, based on experience, talent, and qualification for the job.