Assistant Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Basingstoke offers a temporary to permanent Assistant Management Accountant position. The role supports financial reporting, including management accounts and reconciliations. Qualified candidates should possess strong problem-solving abilities and excellent Excel skills. This opportunity provides a supportive environment, competitive salary, full study support for finance qualifications, and a collaborative finance team ensuring career progression. A valid UK driving license is desirable due to office location.

Benefits

Full study support package (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Competitive salary with regular reviews

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in finance or finance degree educated.
• Strong attention to detail and drive to progress in finance.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules that reconcile to trial balance.
• Contribute to monthly revenue reconciliations and P&L analysis.
• Ensure accurate reporting by investigating discrepancies.
• Support preparation of cost recharges to group companies.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Excellent Excel skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or AAT Level 4 qualified

Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group have an excellent Temporary to Permanent opportunity for a driven individual to take the next step in their career. Based in central Basingstoke, Hampshire this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, dynamic group of companies operating across multiple sectors. Based in modern offices in a supportive team environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure to group accounting, work closely with senior finance professionals, and contribute to meaningful monthly reporting for a portfolio of diverse companies. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy variety in your role, and are keen to be part of a business that is ambitious and evolving, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for a portfolio of companies within the group
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet schedules that reconcile to the trial balance
• Contribute to monthly revenue reconciliations and analysis of P&L movements and trends
• Provide clear, insightful commentary to support monthly reporting
• Investigate discrepancies or unusual balances to ensure reporting accuracy
• Support the preparation of cost recharges to other group companies
• Day‑to‑day processing of invoices, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns
• Work closely with business units to deliver meaningful and relevant financial insight
• Monitor cashflow to ensure expenditure needs are met for allocated entities
• Assist in preparation for statutory accounts, working with external auditors and tax advisors
• Support Financial Controllers with ad‑hoc projects and tasks as required

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy:

• Part‑qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or AAT Level 4 qualified / Finance degree educated
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in progressing a career in finance
• Proactive problem‑solver with a positive, can‑do attitude
• Able to work independently and within a team, juggling multiple priorities
• Excellent Excel skills and general IT literacy
• Clear and confident communicator able to liaise across departments and with external stakeholders
• Adaptable and open to change in a growing business environment
• A valid UK driving licence is desirable due to the location of the office

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

• Full study support package (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Competitive salary with regular reviews based on progress and performance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours and supportive environment
• Exposure to group accounting, audit prep, and commercial finance great for career progression
• Free on‑site parking
• Close‑knit, collaborative finance team with excellent leadership

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