Assistant Management Accountant

Major Recruitment North West Perms; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency is seeking a part-qualified accountant to support the finance teams across multiple locations in the UK. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000, hybrid working, and strong opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, budgeting support, and team management. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel skills and experience in a finance role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Study support

Pension

Travel expenses

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in an assistant management accounting or similar finance role.
• Proven ability to prepare management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports for multiple sites.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Managing month-end journal entries and accruals.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Proven experience in assistant management accounting

Strong Excel skills

Experience with accounting software (Sage, SAP)

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage priorities

Full driving licence

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

Looking to grow your accounting career with variety and real responsibility?

This role offers a fantastic blend of hybrid working and working in the Poulton office, supporting finance teams across four UK locations.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to 40,000 plus benefits

• Hybrid working - typically 2 days from home

• Study support and professional development opportunities

• Pension, travel expenses, and generous holiday allowance

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Real variety and responsibility across multiple business sites

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports for multiple sites

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis alongside department managers

• Managing month-end journal entries, accruals, and prepayments

• Assisting with cashflow management and balance sheet reconciliations

• Supporting the year-end audit and liaising with external auditors

• Helping to recruit and manage sales and purchase ledger staff

• Travelling between sites on occasion and whilst training

What you'll need:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) working towards full qualification

• Proven experience in an assistant management accounting or similar finance role

• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software (Sage, SAP, or similar)

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Ability to manage priorities across multiple locations

• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

How to apply: CV ASAP, please - We want to hear from motivated finance professionals ready to take their career to the next level.

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