Assistant Management Accountant

Faria Education Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health allowance

Team socials

Study support

Professional development opportunities

Book budget

Job summary

Faria Education Group in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to develop skills in a global environment. You will gather, analyse and prepare financial data for the management team, supporting budgeting, forecasting and reporting with precision.

The role involves balance sheet reconciliations, monthly management accounts, variance analysis and collaboration with senior management to drive improvements. You will work with Excel, and accounting software such as Xero or NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software (Xero/NetSuite) a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Fluent in English; Chinese desirable.
• Exposure to AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the balance sheet reconciliation for designated companies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse operational and financial data to provide insights to management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing financial models and variance analysis.
• Help prepare audit documentation and liaise with auditors.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis as required.
• Business partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Faria Education Group is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant who is eager to develop their skills in a global environment. This role will help gather, analyze, and prepare financial data for our management team (at Alderley Park, Manchester). The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts, ensuring precision and efficiency in all processes.,

Key Responsibilities

• Own the balance sheet reconciliation for designated companies
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analyse operational and financial data to provide insights to management
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Assist in preparing financial models and variance analysis
• Help with preparing audit documentation and liaising with auditors
• Support with ad hoc financial analysis as required
• Business partnering with stakeholders across the business

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar finance role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Great attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Xero, NetSuite) is a plus
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Fluent in English; Chinese desirable.
• Some exposure to AI, Claude, and Gemini.

Characteristics

• Proactive, self-motivated, and responsible
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Eager to learn and grow within the finance field
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong numerical aptitude
• Team player

Faria Education Group empowers over 4 million students and 10,000 schools across 155 countries. We deliver secure, innovative international education systems-covering curriculum management, admissions, teaching, and school communications-alongside top-tier online courses and revision programs like IB Diploma and Cambridge.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary is based on experience, and performance bonuses are based on KPIs

• Monthly Health & Wellness Allowance
• Team socials
• Support with qualification studies
• Professional Development opportunities
• Unlimited book budget