Assistant Management Accountant

Cygnet; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to support its management accounting team. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts and financial analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. The role offers excellent learning opportunities, including access to apprenticeship schemes and comprehensive support.

Benefits

Free Health Cash plan

Enhanced maternity pay

Free life assurance cover

Discounted gym membership

Smart Health Toolkit

Qualifications

• Actively working towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. AAT).
• Good understanding of key accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of dashboard packs and variance analysis.
• Preparation of site monthly management accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile financial records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (e.g. AAT)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our management accounting team at Cygnet.

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

The successful candidate 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 include:

• 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:

• Actively working towards a recognised accounting qualification e.g. AAT or equivalent).
• 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…

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Employee NHS - discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom