Assistant Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well‑established business in Fareham, Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a 6-month contract. This role involves preparing monthly management accounts, supporting budgeting processes, and monitoring cost control. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and accuracy. Benefits include free parking and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Free parking

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• End‑to‑end purchase ledger experience preferred but not essential.
• Available to work in a small finance team.
• High level of accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor cost control and profitability.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant on behalf of a well‑established business based in Fareham, Hampshire, on a contract basis. This role will last approximately six months to cover absence within a business, however due to the growing nature of the business there is a strong possibility of an extension of the assignment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and ambitious individual that will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving commercial environment.

What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial data and providing insights into business performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to track variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor cost control and profitability, producing detailed reports to aid strategic decision‑making.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy:

• End‑to‑end purchase ledger experience (preferred but not essential).
• Available to work in a small finance team and occasionally in a stand‑alone capacity.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Management Accountant:

• Free parking.
• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours.

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