Assistant Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance organization is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Winchester. This role involves producing accurate financial reports for various entities, preparing management accounts, and assisting with budgeting and audits. The ideal candidate will be either qualified by experience or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and possess strong Excel skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, study support, and excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Study support

10% employer pension contribution

Free parking

BUPA private healthcare

Death in service cover

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and commentary.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and post month-end journals.
• Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts.
• Review source data for accuracy of transactions.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and report results.
• Support year-end accounts and audit processes.
• Assist with VAT and CIS returns.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified by experience or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Are you an experienced or part-qualified accounting professional looking to further your management accounting experience in a supportive, growing organisation? Our client is recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team and take ownership of producing accurate financial reporting for a range of group entities.

This role will suit someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys taking responsibility for month-end processes while supporting wider financial planning and analysis. You'll gain exposure to a variety of accounting tasks, working in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.

What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?

• Preparing monthly management accounts for smaller group entities, including commentary on variances against budget.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing and posting month-end journals.
• Assisting with annual budgets and periodic reforecasts.
• Reviewing source data to ensure accuracy of group recharges and intercompany transactions.
• Reconciling intercompany accounts and reporting monthly results to the wider group.
• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and audit processes.
• Assisting with VAT and CIS returns.

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy:

• Qualified by experience or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive approach and strong communication skills.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Management Accountant:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Study support provided (if applicable).
• 10% employer pension contribution.
• Free parking.
• BUPA private healthcare.
• Death in service cover.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing finance team.

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