Assistant Management Accountant

Belinda Roberts Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Belinda Roberts Ltd, based in the Worsley area, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant who is keen to develop their skills while studying for an accountancy qualification.

You will support the production of management accounts, along with balance sheet, cash flow and VAT, while conducting reconciliations and journal postings. This role offers growth within a forward-thinking organisation committed to development.

Qualifications

• Studying for a recognised accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience within a Management Accounts team is preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups and complex formulas.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP is desirable.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of management accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow along with variance analysis and commentary.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations and posting of journals (accruals, prepayments).
• Review purchase invoices for correct nominal coding.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns preparation.
• Support finance projects and process improvements across the team.
• Produce reports and data analysis as required by the business.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
• Analyze financial information to support profitability and growth.

Skills

Management accounts

Excel

Pivot tables

Lookups

Stock

Multi-currency

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

My client is a growing retail business based in the Worsley area. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant. This role is looking for someone who is looking to progress their skill set alongside study and a growing, forward thinking organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Finance duties for this role will include;

• Assist in the production of management accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow along with variance analysis and commentary against Budget/Reforecasts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Posting of journals (e.g. accruals prepayments)
• Review posting of purchase invoices to ensure correct nominal coding
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Support the completion of finance related projects and process improvements
• Produce reports and data analysis as required by the business
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Review accounting processes and practices to improve the efficiency of the finance function
• Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth

The right candidate for the role will be:

• Studying for a recognised accountancy qualification; AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Experience within a Management Accounts team is required
• Excellent Excel skills to include pivot tables, look‑ups and various formulae
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar is desirable
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time and tasks efficiently
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach in a fast‑paced environment
• The ability to create effective working relationships quickly
• Experience with stock and multi‑currency is helpful

In return this role offers an opportunity for development and progression within a motivated team.