Assistant Management Accountant

RECfinancial; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RECfinancial are supporting a leading organisation with a multi-site network, seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. The role offers exposure to management accounts, audit activity, and financial processing across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate will have solid accounting foundations, AAT qualification or progress towards it, and strong Excel/IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an assistant management accounting/finance role.
• AAT qualification or actively studying towards AAT.
• Strong IT capability including MS Excel and general PC literacy.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, team‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Management Accounts across a multi‑site operation.
• Assist with development and delivery of finance projects and process improvements.
• Analyze and code sales invoices, purchase invoices, and credit notes.
• Calculate and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Support the preparation of annual audit work for external auditors.
• Assist with the production of Annual Statutory Accounts.
• Provide ad hoc financial support to management as required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RECfinancial are supporting a leading organisation operating across a multi‑site network is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone with solid accounting foundations who is looking to broaden their experience within a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

This role is commutable from all over Leicestershire, Coalville, Wigston, Hinckley, Syston, Enderby and more.

You will play a key role in preparing management accounts, supporting audit activity, and ensuring accurate financial processing across multiple business locations. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach.

The role:

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts across a multi‑site operation.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of finance projects and process improvements.
• Analysis and coding of sales invoices, purchase invoices, and credit notes.
• Calculating and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Supporting the preparation of annual audit work for external auditors.
• Assisting with the production of Annual Statutory Accounts.
• Providing ad hoc financial support to management as required.

About you:

• Experience as an Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or in a similar finance role
• AAT qualified, part‑qualified, or actively studying towards AAT.
• Strong IT capability, including Microsoft Excel and general PC literacy.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, team‑focused approach

What's on offer

• Opportunity to gain experience across a varied, multi‑site finance environment.
• Exposure to management accounts, statutory reporting, and audit preparation.
• Supportive team with opportunities to grow your technical skillset.

Salary £27,000 per annum

This is an ongoing temporary role that could lead to something further down the line