Assistant Management Accountant

Michael Page; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Lincoln is recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant for an initial 12‑month contract, with a potential move to permanent employment. The role offers a hybrid pattern: 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

You will assist in monthly management accounts, posting journals, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring accurate financial records and controls. Collaboration and process improvement are key.

Qualifications

• Background in accounting or finance.
• Experience with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Reconcile accounts as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments for financial accuracy.
• Monitor and control expenditure.
• Provide audit support and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance team.

Skills

Accounting background

Management accounts

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our client, an organisation based in Lincoln, are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant initially on a 12 month contract, but this could turn into a permanent position. They do 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days from home.

Client Details

Our client is based in Lincoln and is an established and reputable organisation. They have great flexibility and opportunities to progress in future.

Description

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Reconcile accounts as needed.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling expenditure.
• Provide support for audits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance team.

Profile

A successful Assistant Management Accountant should have:

• A background in accounting or finance.
• Experience with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from 35,000 to 40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Fixed-term contract based in Lincoln.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience.

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