Assistant Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group seeks an Assistant Management Accountant in Basingstoke for a flexible 6-month contract. The role involves supporting monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and VAT returns while enjoying a hybrid work model—one day in the office and four days from home. This is a great opportunity to develop skills in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Supportive team environment

Hands-on experience in finance

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role required.
• Preference for those currently studying AAT or qualified.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Process accruals and reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns and month-end tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel

Independent working

Proactive approach

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Are you an experienced Assistant Management Accountant seeking a flexible contract opportunity in a supportive and well-established finance team? A growing business based in Portchester is looking for an organised and motivated individual to join them on a 6-month contract, supporting the wider finance function during a busy period.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to add value in a varied finance role while enjoying a high degree of flexibility—with just one day per week in the office and the rest working from home. You’ll be joining a friendly and collaborative team with clear processes.

What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?

• Supporting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Processing and reviewing invoices and expenses.
• Assisting with VAT returns and other regulatory reporting.
• Helping with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Supporting ad hoc finance tasks and reporting as required.

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy:

• Previous experience in a similar accounting role is essential.
• Ideally studying AAT or already qualified, but this is not essential.
• Confident working independently and managing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• A team player with a proactive and flexible approach.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant ManagementAccountant:

• 6-month contract.
• Hybrid working – 4 days from home, 1 day in the office.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy finance function.

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