Assistant Management Accountant

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid) #LI-Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time / Permanent
Business Area/Function: Finance
Application Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as our Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused finance professional to support our management accounting and reporting activities. In this role, you’ll contribute to the delivery of accurate month-end financials, including journal postings, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. You’ll also manage general accounts administration, purchase and sales ledger processes, credit control, and bank transactions—ensuring financial integrity and compliance at every step.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external suppliers to mitigate financial and cashflow risks, oversee one-off payment transactions, and uphold quality standards aligned with regulatory and audit requirements. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you’ll play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and supporting the wider Finance Shared Services team in delivering timely and accurate vendor payments and customer invoicing.

What will I be doing?

• Contribute to month-end close activities, including journal postings and accruals.
• Reconcile and analyse balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies with accuracy and care.
• Manage core finance operations such as accounts payable, receivable, credit control, and bank transactions.
• Collaborate with the management accountant and suppliers to maintain strong financial relationships.
• Partner with the wider finance support services team to ensure timely vendor payments and customer invoicing.
• Perform control checks to ensure compliance with internal processes and the Group risk and control framework.
• Oversee one-off payment transactions and mitigate financial or cashflow risks with external partners.
• Ensure all activities meet quality, regulatory, and audit standards, while promoting continuous improvement.

What do I need?

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar fast-paced finance or accounting environment
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience
• Strong technical accounting expertise with a keen eye for detail
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal, written, and report writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage effective relationships across all levels
• Proficient in accounting systems such as NAV, Sage 200, SAP, or Trintech

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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