Assistant Management Accountant

Cygnet; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for our Kings Hill office in Kent. This hybrid role combines office and home-based work, with two days in the office and three from home.

You will support monthly site management accounts, build dashboard packs, and perform variance analysis while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Strong Excel and accounting software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be AAT Level 2 qualified and actively working towards Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dashboard packs and conduct variance analysis against budgets with commentary for management.
• Prepare site monthly management accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile financial records in line with standards and policies.
• Prepare quarterly internal audit packs.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
• Collaborate with payroll and other departments to understand financial results.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 2

AAT Level 3 in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Management Accounting Team on a full‑time basis at our Kings Hill office in Kent (ME19 4AE).

This is a hybrid role, with two days per week based in the office and three days working from home.

Role Overview

In this role you will support the management accounting function, assisting with the preparation of monthly site management accounts, dashboard pack preparation with financial analysis, and assisting in updating financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of dashboard packs and conduct variance analysis to compare actual results to budgets, providing commentary to management and attend monthly calls with operational directors and hospital managers to discuss results.
• Preparation of site monthly management accounts.
• Maintain, update and reconcile financial records where applicable, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare quarterly internal audit packs.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
• Collaborate with other departments such as payroll to aid the understanding of financial results, share information and build working relationships.
• Role Requirements:
• Minimum AAT L2 qualified & actively working towards Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Good understanding of key accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well within a team.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary up to £30,000 per year
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving and much more