Assistant Management Accountant: Budgeting & Forecasting

Hunter Manning; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home after probation

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Hunter Manning is partnering with a well-established Australian business to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant who is looking for more than a traditional accounting role. You’ll gain broad exposure to management reporting, costing, budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis, while developing your skills in a role that directly supports business decision‑making.

Joining a supportive finance team, you’ll work with senior finance leaders to analyse costs, performance and cost drivers,

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in Assistant Management Accountant or related finance role.
• Experience supporting monthly management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Analyse operational costs and key expenses.
• Investigate variances and provide commentary on performance.
• Develop and enhance Excel models, reports and dashboards.
• Support cash flow reporting and working capital analysis.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand performance and cost drivers.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.
• Document and improve finance SOPs.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

High attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or Finance

CA/CPA qualification or progression towards

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hunter Manning is partnering with a well-established Australian business to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant who is looking for more than a traditional accounting role. You’ll gain broad exposure to management reporting, costing, budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis, while developing your skills in a role that directly supports business decision‑making.

Joining a supportive finance team, you’ll work with senior finance leaders to analyse costs, performance and cost drivers,