- Location: London (Hybrid, 1–2 days per week in office)
- Reporting to: Senior Director, Finance
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary Range: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Wall Street Prep (WSP) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our growing London-based finance team.
As a global provider of financial training, we partner with leading investment banks, private equity firms, corporations, and academic institutions to deliver practical, hands-on training programmes worldwide.
In this role, you will support the day-to-day operation of the purchase and sales ledgers across the Group and assist with month-end close and management accounting activities. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an AAT Level 4 qualified (or qualified by experience) finance professional looking to develop within a dynamic, multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
You will join a collaborative and fast-paced team where accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement are highly valued.
Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase & Sales Ledger- Manage the central finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Post purchase invoices across multiple entities and currencies.
- Maintain and administer the Group purchase order system.
- Review and post sales invoices generated from the CRM system, liaising with the Client Management team where required.
- Perform weekly credit card and bank reconciliations across sterling and foreign currency accounts.
- Post monthly employee expenses.
- Reconcile supplier accounts on a monthly basis and resolve supplier queries.
- Prepare and process the weekly payment run.
- Assist with preparation of balance sheet reconciliation schedules.
- Support month-end close activities, including:
- Accruals and prepayments
- Stock balance updates
- Debtor and creditor ledger reconciliations
- Accruals and prepayments
- Post general journals and month-end adjustments.
- Assist the Financial Controller and wider finance team with ad hoc reporting and analysis.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders across Operations, Sales and other departments, as well as external suppliers and partners.
- AAT Level 4 qualified (or qualified by experience).
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience within a finance function (general ledger environment preferred).
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, management accounting principles and financial statements.
- Intermediate Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel and Word).
- Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines during busy reporting periods.
- Experience supporting month-end close processes.
- Working knowledge of UK VAT, including reverse charge.
- Experience with foreign currency transactions and intercompany accounting across global entities.
- Experience using NetSuite and/or Salesforce.
- Experience working within a multi-entity group structure.
Teamwork – Works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across departments and geographies.
Integrity – Reliable and responsible, maintaining high ethical and professional standards.
Accountability – Takes ownership of deliverables and ensures accuracy in financial reporting.
Continuous Development – Open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional growth.
Results-Focused – Maintains high standards and delivers work within agreed timeframes.
Clear Communication – Communicates openly and professionally with stakeholders across the business.
What We Offer- Competitive salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
- 25 days annual leave (plus statutory holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance and long-term sickness cover
- Employer pension contributions (with salary sacrifice option)
- Study support for professional qualifications
- Hybrid working structure (London-based office)
- A collaborative culture with opportunities to develop and take on increasing responsibility
Wall Street Prep is a global provider of financial training, equipping professionals with the practical skills required to succeed in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance and related fields. Founded in 2004, we deliver instructor-led workshops and self-paced online programmes to organisations and institutions worldwide.
Wall Street Prep is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
