Assistant Management Accountant

Sustainable Energy First; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a finance professional to support management accounts through accurate revenue processing and financial reporting. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality customer reports and working collaboratively with operational teams. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in financial systems like Excel and Power BI, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers a salary of £28,000-£35,000 and a hybrid working model with various benefits.

Benefits

Salary: £28,000-£35,000 per annum

25 days holidays + bank holidays + birthday off

Hybrid working model

Flexible working with bankable extra days off

Gym contribution

Long service awards

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Simply Health scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable prior experience of working within a finance team is a must.
• You interpret complex financial data to uncover insights and support strategic decisions.
• You understand how financial performance links to operational activity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely revenue processing, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Deliver management accounts with clear variance analysis.
• Produce financial reports tailored for key clients.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Communication & Influence

Systems Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Organisation & Time Management

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

AAT, CIMA, ACCA or similar

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Our purpose

🌍 Inspiring and empowering our people to create a positive difference for themselves, our clients and the planet.

Sustainable Energy First is an energy and sustainability consultancy, founded to solve energy management problems in very large, complex commercial estates.

This remains the core of our business driven by a commitment to sustainability and the goal of reducing our clients' carbon footprint.

The role in a nutshell

This role supports the Management Accounts function by ensuring accurate and timely revenue processing, forecasting, and financial reporting. It provides essential financial insight to the business through efficient month‑end activities, preparation of management information, customer reporting, and ongoing collaboration with operational and commercial teams. The position helps maintain strong financial controls, supports decision‑making, and contributes to continuous improvement across core finance processes.

Accurate and Timely Month‑End Reporting

• Revenue journals, reallocations, and reconciliations completed accurately and on schedule
• Management accounts delivered with clear variance analysis and meaningful commentary

Reliable Forecasting and Budgeting

• Revenue forecasts and budgets updated consistently, reflecting business trends and inputs from stakeholders
• Improved accuracy of projections that support strategic planning

High‑Quality Management Information (MI)

• MI packs produced on time, with clear data, insights, and narrative supporting business reviews
• Reporting maintained to a high standard of accuracy and consistency

Strong Customer Reporting Delivery

• Tailored financial reports for key clients—delivered accurately, on time, and aligned with expectations
• Enhanced client confidence through clear and reliable reporting

Strong Business Partnering

• Finance are seen as a reliable partner, providing clear insight and responsive support
• Improved decision‑making enabled through collaboration across teams

Enhanced Processes and Controls

• Financial processes streamlined to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality
• Compliance with internal controls and audit requirements consistently maintained

Requirements

• A financial qualification, either fully qualified or part qualified, would be beneficial but not essential (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) but demonstrable prior experience of working within a finance team is a must
• Analytical Thinking – You interpret complex financial data to uncover insights, explain variances, and support strategic decisions. You're comfortable working with large datasets and financial models
• Commercial Awareness – You understand the broader business context and how financial performance links to operational activity. You use this knowledge to add value beyond the numbers
• Communication & Influence – You present financial information clearly and persuasively to non-financial stakeholders. You build strong relationships and influence decisions through insight and collaboration
• Systems Proficiency – You're skilled in using Excel, financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI). You leverage technology to streamline reporting and analysis
• Attention to Detail – You ensure accuracy and consistency in all financial outputs, from reconciliations to reports. You take pride in delivering high‑quality work
• Organisation & Time Management – You manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively, especially during month‑end and budgeting cycles. You stay calm under pressure and deliver on time
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – You're always looking for ways to improve processes, enhance reporting, and increase the value finance brings to the business

Benefits

• 💷 Salary: £28,000-£35,000 per annum
• 🌴 Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off, increasing to 30 days on length of service
• 🏠 Hybrid working – you must be able to commute to our Lytham office 2 days p/week
• ⌛ Flexible working – including the ability to bank up to 5 extra days off per year
• ⛹🏽 Gym contribution
• 💰 Long service awards
• 🩺 Private Medical Insurance
• 🐣 Enhanced paternity/non-pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave
• 🏥 Simply Health scheme
• 🧠 Challenging work and development opportunities

Inclusion and Belonging

We believe that diversity is more than a commitment, it's at the heart 🤎 of who we are. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences because we know they make us stronger, bolder and more imaginative, which link to our core values. By fostering a culture of belonging, we aim to provide a workplace where every voice is heard, and every individual can thrive.

Our culture has been set up to bring the best out of our people. If we sound like the kind of business where you're ready to take the next step, then we look forward to hearing from you!