Assistant Management Accountant

Addington Ball; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business based in Aylesbury seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves preparing management accounts, assisting with audits, and handling purchase ledger duties. Candidates should be pursuing ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, and possess strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Studying ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support with stocktakes and audits, managing year-end schedules.
• Handle purchase ledger duties including invoice processing.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Good working knowledge of Excel

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive and adaptable approach

Education

Studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Job description

Overview

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Aylesbury

Salary: £40,000

A leading manufacturing business based in Aylesbury is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual looking to develop their career within a supportive environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and providing key financial support across the business. This varied role will give you exposure to different areas of finance, including:

• Preparing management accounts for multiple entities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal preparation, and financial analysis.
• Assisting with stocktakes and audits, including year-end schedules.
• Handling purchase ledger duties such as processing invoices, payments, and supplier queries.
• Supporting with internal and external commission calculations.
• Maintaining the company price book and managing customer discount uploads.
• Providing sales ledger support.
• Assisting with ad-hoc financial projects and duties as required.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally be studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or be qualified by experience. You will also bring:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• A proactive, adaptable, and team-oriented approach.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary of £40,000.
• The chance to work within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Career development opportunities within a supportive finance team.
• This is a full-time, office-based role (5 days per week).

If you are an ambitious finance professional looking to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.