Assistant Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking an interim Assistant Management Accountant for a role based in Greater Manchester. You will support month-end processes, post accruals and prepayments, and assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis within a hybrid working setup.

The successful candidate will be part qualified with strong management accounting experience, with advanced Excel skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant with strong Management Accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills (including the use of Pivot tables and V-LOOK UPS).
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup.
• Immediately available or able to start their next assignment on a short notice period.

Responsibilities

• Produce and post monthly accrual and prepayments.
• Support with annual budget process and monthly/quarterly forecast preparation.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights.
• Assist with internal and external audit.

Skills

Management accounting

Excel (Pivot tables)

VLOOKUP

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Hybrid work

Immediate availability

Education

Part qualified accountant

Tools

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Interim Assistant Management Accountant based in Greater Manchester.

Client Details

This role is with a reputable organisation based in Greater Manchester.

Description

• Produce and post monthly accrual and prepayments.
• Support with annual budget process and monthly/quarterly forecast preparation.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights.
• Assist with internal and external audit.

Profile

A successful Interim Assistant Management Accountant should have:

• Part qualified accountant with strong Management Accounting experience.
• Strong excel skills (including the use of Pivot tables and V-LOOK UPS).
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup.
• Immediately available or able to start their next assignment on a short notice period.

Job Offer

• A competitive hourly rate of £18 - £22 per hour (PAYE), dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility.
• Long term temporary role offering valuable experience.