Assistant Management Accountant

LINESET; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Coventry is seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance function. You will manage the preparation and reporting of accounts and ensure accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification in finance, strong analytical and Excel skills, and be able to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial colleagues. This role offers competitive benefits including flexitime and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexitime and hybrid working model

Enhanced contributory pension

25 days annual leave

Free gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Preferably studying for a professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Experience with financial systems and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of financial controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and reporting of Head Office management accounts.
• Ensure income/expenditure is accounted for accurately.
• Support budget holders to understand their financial responsibilities.

Skills

Financial systems experience

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Are you an ambitious finance professional ready to take on more responsibility? We're looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support our growing charity's finance function.

We have a career‑driven opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in our Head Office finance team. You'll be the go‑to finance partner for Head Office departments—helping shape budgets, forecasts, and performance insights that drive better decisions. You'll also take ownership of monthly reporting routines, ensuring clear, accurate, and timely financial information. Working closely with the team, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a range of financial activities, building the skills to progress your accounting career.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar finance or accounts environment, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and take pride in delivering high‑quality financial support. With strong customer focus and integrity at the heart of your work, you'll be a trusted part of our finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and reporting of Head Office management accounts.
• Ensure income/expenditure is accounted for correctly, reviewed regularly and adjustments prepared and posted—including accruals, prepayments, cost apportionments and cost transfers.
• Support the head office budget holders to understand their budgets and financial responsibilities, including the provision of guidance and training where required.
• Support the Management Accounts Manager in developing and agreeing income/expenditure budgets (revenue and capital).
• Undertake, with supervision from the Management Accounts Manager, budget forecasting in accordance with agreed timetables with appropriate business engagement.
• Prepare routine budget holder reports ensuring accuracy, completeness and reliability.
• Analyse variations to income/expenditure budget/forecasts and work with budget holders to identify and understand underlying reasons.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for specified accounts within the nominal ledger.
• Support the wider Finance team in the preparation of monthly and annual accounts, completing allocated duties as directed in line with the month‑end/year‑end timetable.
• Undertake other ad‑hoc financial duties as directed by the Management Accounts Manager.
• Ensure that all duties are supported by documented procedure notes with appropriate quality and financial controls in place and with cover arrangements in place.

About You

• Preferably studying for a professional qualification – CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent (including CCAB members).
• Experience with financial systems and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, compliance, and account reconciliation.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain financial information to non‑financial colleagues.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a professional, non‑judgmental approach.
• Analytical, methodical, and detail‑focused, with strong numerical ability.
• Able to manage a demanding workload, stay positive under pressure, and adapt to change.
• Flexible, innovative, and forward‑thinking, demonstrating alignment with ECCT's values.

Benefits

• Flexitime and hybrid working model (subject to criteria)
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Enhanced maternity & paternity allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Option to purchase or sell additional annual leave
• Attendance reward
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Life assurance
• Free gym membership (within location)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Location: Binley, Coventry (Office / Hybrid)
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week
Salary: £30,800 per annum

ExtraCare does not participate in the current "UK Visa Sponsorship" scheme and would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.
ExtraCare reserves the right to close this advertisement early.

Do not miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as our Assistant Management Accountant.

Closing date: Thursday, 6th November 2025
Interview date: Tuesday, 11th November 2025

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure where applicable, satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.