Assistant Management Accountant

Pinnacle Group

Greater London

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity packages

Flexible Working Arrangements

Private Medical Insurance

Season Ticket Loans

Employee Development Plans

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join its Finance team in the UK. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will support month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, cash flow reporting and audit support while delivering accurate financial information to inform business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have finance experience with exposure to management accounts, and be actively studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA.

Qualifications

Finance experience with exposure to management accounts is desirable.
Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA and keen to develop further.
Knowledge of month-end processes, journals, accruals and reconciliations.
Strong Excel and data analysis skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Month-end close, journal postings and preparation of monthly Management Accounts.
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations across Group entities.
Support budgeting, cash flow reporting and variance analysis.
Assist with annual audit fieldwork and reporting.
Provide timely, reliable information to support decision-making.

Skills

Finance experience

Management accounts

AAT/ACCA/CIMA in progress

Journal postings

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information across the business. The role will involve supporting month-end processes, including journal postings, management accounts preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting activities, cash flow reporting, and audit support. You will also work closely with the wider Finance and Operations teams to enhance processes, systems, and reporting, while providing valuable financial insights that support informed business decision‑making.

Our Finance Team is part of our Central Services, providing expert support to all areas of the business. They help ensure our operations run efficiently, embrace best practice and stay financially strong - enabling our teams to deliver on our mission to Transform Communities and Change Lives.

The ideal candidate will have previous finance experience, with exposure to management accounts considered advantageous, although not essential. They will be actively studying towards an AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualification and be eager to continue their professional development. The successful individual will be hardworking, organised and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their management accounting experience within a collaborative and growing organisation.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a market-leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services.

We're a people-first organisation with a values-drivenculture that has stood the test of time -reflected in the way we care for both our employees and our customers.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values - Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence - and iscommittedto earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities:

Month end close - preparing monthly timetable for circulation and s, processing journals, and assisting with the preparation of accurate and meaningful monthly Management Accounts in accordance with agreed timescales.
Assist with Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations for all Group companies, including corrections and adjustments.
In conjunction with the wider Finance Team and Operations continually look to improve processes, systems, and reporting.
Support operational management by providing reliable reporting and ad-hoc additional information on request.
Annual budget process - assist with preparation and analysis of year-on-year variances.
Provide support with annual audit process - audit fieldwork.
Assist with the preparation of daily Cash flow reports.
Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Key Requirements

Previous finance experience, ideally within an Assistant Management Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or similar role.
Studying towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA and committed to progressing a career in finance.
Knowledge of month-end accounting processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work accurately with large volumes of financial data.
Proficient in Excel and accounting systems, with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Our Offer

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we canunderstand, reflect and meet the needs of the communities we serve.That's why we activelywelcome applications from people of all backgrounds - especially those who represent the communities we work with every day.

As a colleague, you'll be part of aninclusiveandsupportiveculture where you're encouraged to thrive.We're committedto helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities and career progression.

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including: