Assistant Management Accountant

QA Higher Education I.T. Conference 2018; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a hybrid role. You will ensure accurate financial reporting and manage management accounts preparation. The ideal candidate has experience in finance, knowledge of accounting principles, and advanced Excel skills. Join a supportive team and contribute to shaping the future of finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role is essential.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and auditing required.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Providing variance analysis against forecasts.
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Experience in a similar finance role

Knowledge of accounting principles

Excel skills at an intermediate to advanced level

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Management Accountant — QA Higher Education, Leeds, Hybrid. Finance - Management Accounts. Contract type: QA HE Ltd Permanent. We are committed to supporting your professional development and will offer study support to the successful candidate.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our Management Accounts team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Your day-to-day will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting data
• Providing insightful variance analysis against forecasts
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and working capital reports
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy
• Supporting year-end audits and contributing to ad-hoc projects
• Business partner with internal stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings:

• Experience in a similar finance role
• Knowledge of accounting principles, compliance, and auditing
• Excel skills at an intermediate to advanced level
• Qualifications: Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent)

You’ll Fit In If You’re…

• Results-driven and can-do attitude
• A natural collaborator with a continuous learning mindset
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Tenacious, ambitious, and always ready to say “yes” to a challenge

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a supportive finance team, working alongside joint venture partners and key internal stakeholders. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged. Ready to make your mark? Apply now and help us shape the future of finance!

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic DBS check.

Location: West Yorkshire, Leeds (Brewery Wharf)