Assistant Management Accountant

Commercial Ltd; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector trading company in the UK seeks an Assistant Management Accountant. This role involves ownership of key accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting budgeting processes. Ideal candidates will have an AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent and strong IT skills with Excel. Additional benefits include a salary of £30,000 per annum and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Salary of £30,000 per annum

25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off

Life assurance cover (4x salary)

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts

Health cash plan and cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days

Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme

Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent; degree in Finance or Accounting desirable.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and practices.
• Confident IT user with proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly prepayments, accruals and journal entries.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting schedules.
• Produce management accounts and conduct variance analysis.
• Analyse overhead costs and support cost control initiatives.
• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting for stakeholders.

Skills

Core accounting principles

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in IT tools

Proactive and self‑motivated

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

As an Assistant Management Accountant, you'll take ownership of key accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. You'll support budgeting and forecasting processes, maintain effective financial controls and play a key part in providing insight that supports decision‑making across the business.What you'll be doing

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly prepayments, accruals and journal entries.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting schedules.
• Produce management accounts and conduct variance analysis for designated areas.
• Analyse overhead costs and support cost control initiatives.
• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Reconcile payroll postings and internal recharges as required.
• Maintain audit file evidence and support audit preparation activities.
• Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent; degree in Finance or Accounting desirable.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and practices.
• Confident IT user with proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proactive and self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities as skills develop.

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK's largest local authority‑owned trading company, generating over £800m in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With 1,800 employees across the UK and internationally, we're growing rapidly through innovation, acquisitions and partnerships. Owned by local authorities, we reinvest our profits into frontline public services, combining commercial success with real social impact. Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK's largest local authority‑owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.

We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies. CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress