Assistant Management Accountant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cardiff is seeking an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant. This role offers a salary of £28,000 - £32,000 and full study support for AAT/ACCA/CIMA. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure across management accounting and thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing with their ideas and analytical skills.

Benefits

Full study support (exam fees, materials, and study leave)

Development and progression opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Currently studying or committed to AAT/ACCA/CIMA.
• Ambitious, proactive, and eager to learn every day.
• Strong communicator who isn't afraid to contribute ideas.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Posting journals, accruals & prepayments.
• Assisting with management accounts.
• Variance analysis, commentary & reporting to stakeholders.
• Month-end preparation and setup for the following month.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical skills

Proactive and eager to learn

Education

Studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Overview

Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Full Study Support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to accelerate your career? Do you want to learn daily, take on variety, and grow in a supportive finance team? If so, this could be the role for you.

We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our small to mid-sized finance team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA, is committed to building a career in finance, and thrives in a role that offers both structure and variety.

Responsibilities

Our monthly cycle is designed to give you exposure across all aspects of management accounting:

• First Week of the Month
  • Posting journals, accruals & prepayments
  • Stock reconciliation & valuation
• Second Week of the Month
  • Assisting with management accounts
  • Variance analysis, commentary & reporting to stakeholders
• Second Half of the Month
  • Ad hoc tasks and process improvements
  • Investigations and analysis
  • Month-end preparation and setup for the following month

About You

We want someone who's not only technically capable, but also:

• Currently studying or committed to AAT/ACCA/CIMA
• Ambitious, proactive, and eager to learn every day
• Strong communicator who isn't afraid to be vocal and contribute ideas
• Experienced in manufacturing finance (desirable) - but candidates from other industries will also be considered if they meet the other requirements
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

What’s on Offer?

• £28,000 - £32,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Full study support (exam fees, materials, and study leave) for AAT/ACCA/CIMA
• Development and progression opportunities within a supportive finance team
• Broad, hands-on exposure across management accounting - no pigeonholing
• A collaborative environment where your input will be valued and you'll have the chance to make an impact

If you're looking for a role where you'll develop, progress, and gain exposure across all areas of management accounting within a close-knit finance team, we'd love to hear from you.