Assistant Management Accountant

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

Job summary

Audika GB, part of the Demant group, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Maidstone for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will support month‑end, balance sheet reconciliations, and prepare P&L reports, while gaining exposure to budgeting and statutory processes.

This role suits someone actively studying accounting qualifications, aiming to develop in a fast‑paced finance environment, with opportunities to work with cross‑functional teams and gain broad commercial finance experience.

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and complex formulas.
• Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Able to manage priorities and work independently with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Support month‑end reporting processes and meet reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and own balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce Company, Departmental, and Regional P&L reports.
• Assist with year‑end statutory audit requirements and audit responses.
• Support statutory accounts, tax returns, and national statistics submissions.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with analysts to understand drivers and support decisions.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis to inform business decisions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Head Office and field teams.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Excel

Analytical

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: 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.

About Audika Group

The Audika Group is the hearing care division of Demant and we are one of the world's leading hearing care retailers with more than 3,500 clinics in 25 markets. If you join our team, you are guaranteed an inspiring and motivating working environment in a highly international environment. You will work with a variety of different countries, cultures and perspectives, in close collaboration with amazing and committed colleagues.

Who we are

Audika GB belongs to Audika Group which is the Hearing Care division of Demant and one of the world's leading hearing care retailers.

With more than 5,000 hearing care experts in over 3,500 clinics worldwide, we combine our global reach with a local approach and strong local brands. Our team includes audiologist, managers, front‑desk staff, and many other global and local functions. We are diverse in our talents, cultures, and perspectives, but united in our vision – To help more people hear better with the best personalized care.

So, if you are ready to make a career out of helping people love their ears, we would love to hear from you.