Assistant Management Accountant

JS Recruitment UK; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant near Castleford. The role focuses on supporting the finance department with management accounts and budgeting while offering career progression and study support. Ideal candidates have AAT Level 3 or ACCA/CIMA and experience in finance. Excellent numerical skills and proficiency in Excel are required. This position supports hybrid work with one day from home each week.

Benefits

Study support

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role (Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or similar).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare management accounts and assist with budgeting.
• Process purchase invoices and maintain expense records.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Near Castleford (with 1 day per week working from home)
Salary: £32,000 £34,000 + Study Support + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in finance with long-term progression opportunities? Our client, a successful and growing organisation based near Castleford, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their friendly team. This role offers excellent scope for career development, full study support (ACCA/CIMA), and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking business where your contribution will make a real impact.

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you ll support the finance department in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all areas of reporting and transactions. You ll play a key role in preparing management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and building strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role where you ll gain valuable experience across all areas of finance while being supported with your professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Accurately input transactions into accounting software.
• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments where necessary.
• Maintain records of expenses and company cards.
• Manage the month-end process, including accruals and prepayments.
• Undertake periodic balance sheet account reconciliations, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Support intercompany reconciliations across group entities.
• Assist in the preparation of management information and other ad-hoc tasks.
• Draft monthly management accounts for review.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions and disposals.
• Assist with preparation of cashflow forecasts and contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Post journals in Sage Line 50 and liaise with relevant departments.
• Provide information for audits and support year-end working papers.
• Help improve reporting, systems, and processes.
• Monitor and respond to relevant emails in shared inboxes.
• Undertake other ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.

About You

Essential

• AAT Level 3 or above (studying or completed), or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Previous experience in a finance role (Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or similar).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (Sage Line 50 desirable).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Personal Qualities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn.
• A positive team player with a strong work ethic.
• Able to build strong working relationships across the business.