Assistant Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Kings Worthy; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in England seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to manage financial reporting for group entities. The role involves preparing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates are part-qualified or experienced in accounting and possess strong Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various perks including a pension contribution and study support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Study support

10% employer pension contribution

Free parking

BUPA private healthcare

Death in service cover

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or part-qualified in relevant accounting.
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including budget commentary.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts.
• Support year-end accounts preparation and audits.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced or part-qualified accounting professional looking to further your management accounting experience in a supportive, growing organisation? Our client is recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team and take ownership of producing accurate financial reporting for a range of group entities.

This role will suit someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys taking responsibility for month-end processes while supporting wider financial planning and analysis. You'll gain exposure to a variety of accounting tasks, working in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts for smaller group entities, including commentary on variances against budget
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and posting month-end journals
• Assisting with annual budgets and periodic reforecasts
• Reviewing source data to ensure accuracy of group recharges and intercompany transactions
• Reconciling intercompany accounts and reporting monthly results to the wider group
• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and audit processes
• Assisting with VAT and CIS returns

Suitable Candidate

• Qualified by experience or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Team player with a proactive approach and strong communication skills

Benefits and Information

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Study support provided (if applicable)
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Free parking
• BUPA private healthcare
• Death in service cover
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing finance team

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