Assistant Management Accountant

Seymour John Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Gloucester is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to manage purchase ledgers, month-end reports, and financial compliance. Applicants should have relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The company offers competitive benefits including support for professional qualifications and paid holidays.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Study support for professional qualification

7.5% Pension Contribution

Group Life Insurance 3 x salary

Social events & outings

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role essential, ideally in the construction industry.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Check purchase orders and GRN against invoices and input into purchase ledger.
• Assist in the preparation and review of month-end management accounts.
• Support external audits and maintain accurate records for financial and tax reporting.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Professional qualification support (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Management Accountant | Gloucester | Permanent - Full Time | up to £36,000 - on-site parking

The Company: My client is in the Construction Sector.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger – Checking purchase orders and GRN against invoices and inputting into purchase ledger
• Month-end statement reconciliations and ensuring timely payment to suppliers
• Raising sales invoices – Debtor control
• Assisting with bank reconciliations, posting receipts & payments into the accounts system
• Assist in the preparation and review of month-end management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Reconciliation and balance sheet lead schedules
• Assist in producing accurate job cost reports and financial statements for active construction projects
• Help monitor budgets and forecasts, highlighting variances to the Finance Manager & Finance Director
• Oversee CIS submissions, deductions, and subcontractor verifications in compliance with HMRC regulations
• Support the preparation of valuations and payment applications to clients and ensure accurate billing
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific standards, contract terms, and project cost coding
• Support external audits and maintain clean, accurate records for financial and tax reporting
• Ensure all financial procedures and controls are followed in line with company policy and UK legislation
• Assist with improvements and processes of the finance systems and software

Person specification

• Experience in a similar role essential, ideally in the construction industry
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance colleagues
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems and reporting
• Ability to work alone as well as being an integral part of the Finance Team

What they are offering

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy back 4 additional holiday days)
• Full package and study support towards professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
• ER's Pension Contribution of 7.5% of annual salary
• Group Life Insurance 3 x salary
• Social events & outings

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy.