Assistant Management Accountant

Marks Sattin; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Marks Sattin is partnering with a growing Kent-based organisation to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant. This role offers exposure to month-end processes and management reporting within a supportive finance team.

You will report to the Finance Manager and help prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and budgeting. The role also involves analysis, supporting year-end audits, and maintaining records. Hybrid working and study support are on offer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role (Assistant Management Accountant / Finance Assistant)
• Studying towards ACCA / CIMA or AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Good understanding of month-end processes
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Proactive, organised, and eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Support accruals, prepayments, and journal postings
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analyse financial data and provide insight to support decision-making
• Support the year-end audit process
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

Skills

Excel

Month-end

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proactive & organised

Education

ACCA / CIMA / AAT in progress

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re working with a growing and well-established Kent based organisation to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive finance team, gaining exposure to month-end processes and management reporting.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the production of accurate and timely financial information, while assisting with the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Support accruals, prepayments, and journal postings
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analyse financial data and provide insight to support decision-making
• Support the year-end audit process
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role (Assistant Management Accountant / Finance Assistant)
• Studying towards ACCA / CIMA or AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Good understanding of month-end processes
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Proactive, organised, and eager to learn

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and study support package
• Hybrid working (flexibility between home and office)
• Clear progression opportunities within finance
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial finance
• Supportive, collaborative team environment