Assistant Management Accountant

Audika; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Audika in Maidstone is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, and production of P&L reports across company, department and region.

The role offers exposure to budgeting, statutory reporting, tax and audit support, with hands-on experience in financial analysis. You will work with the analyst team and budget holders to drive performance, with strong Excel and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA or planning to commence.
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Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end reporting processes and ensuring deadlines are met.
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Skills

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Independent working

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or studying

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: This role will be based in our Maidstone Support Centre

Contract: Full-Time, 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and commercial finance activities?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team during an exciting period of business transformation following a major acquisition. This is an excellent opportunity for someone actively studying towards an accounting qualification, or planning to begin their studies, who is eager to develop their skills within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across management accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, statutory reporting, tax, audit support, and business partnering, providing an excellent foundation for a long‑term career in finance.

About The Role

• Supporting month‑end reporting processes and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Preparing and taking ownership of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Producing Company, Departmental, and Regional Profit & Loss reports.
• Assisting with year‑end statutory audit requirements and responding to audit requests.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts, tax returns, and national statistics submissions.
• Assisting with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Working closely with the analyst team to understand business performance drivers.
• Supporting financial analysis for new business initiatives and strategic projects.
• Conducting variance analysis and working with budget holders to review performance.
• Producing ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decision‑making.
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across Head Office and field‑based teams.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, analytical, and eager to learn.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Actively studying towards, or intending to commence, an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and work independently.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with both finance and non‑finance colleagues.
• A genuine desire to learn and build a successful career within finance.

Desirable

• Exposure to Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar ERP systems.
• Experience manipulating and analysing large data sets.

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