Assistant Management Accountant

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Loughborough. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in finance, with a focus on bookkeeping, preparation of month-end reports, and reconciliation of balance sheets. Candidates should be working towards ACCA or CIMA certification and possess strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,000

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Experience with accruals, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Highly organized and comfortable working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process accurate bookkeeping and accounting records.
• Prepare month-end accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support management accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping and accounting skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proactive problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA Primary Level or ongoing studies

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Alexander Daniels has partnered with an ambitious, growing business in Loughborough that is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–3 years’ accounting experience to progress their career and gain exposure across a broad range of accounting functions.

While experience in manufacturing is desirable, it is not essential - the right candidate will be eager to learn and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and process accurate bookkeeping and accounting records.
• Prepare and post month‑end accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Perform fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support the production of management accounts.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities.
• Ensure deadlines are met and reports are accurate and timely.
• Support ongoing projects and ad‑hoc financial analysis as required.
• Working closely with the Finance Manager

Requirements:

• 2–3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a commercial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounting skills with experience in accruals, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Working towards or holding at least ACCA or CIMA Primary Level, with studies ongoing.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Inquisitive and proactive, with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and under pressure, managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (experience with ERP systems advantageous).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 (depending on experience).
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions within a supportive team.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued study support.
• A professional and collaborative working environment in Loughborough.