Assistant Management Accountant

An established and growing organisation is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join its Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their management accounting experience within a complex, multi-entity environment. The successful candidate will support financial reporting, month-end processes, business performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

The Role

As Assistant Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Produce variance analysis and support the reconciliation of accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and maintain month-end balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
• Review financial transactions and maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Perform bank, cash, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with cashflow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Prepare financial and operational performance reports, including KPI analysis.
• Support the production of reporting packs and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Support compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to provide financial support and insight.
• Assist colleagues across the finance function during peak periods to ensure team objectives and deadlines are achieved.
• Ensure all financial information is prepared accurately, consistently, and in line with internal controls and company policies.

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a management accounting or assistant management accounting role.
• Experience supporting month-end reporting and financial analysis.
• AAT Level 4 qualified, part-qualified accountant, or qualified by experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing support
• Life assurance
• Modern office environment
• Career development opportunities

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can further develop your management accounting skills while contributing to ongoing finance improvement initiatives within a supportive team environment.