Assistant Management Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their collaborative Financial Accounting team. This role offers professional development opportunities, flexibility, and the chance to contribute to financial operations. If you have accounting experience and a proactive attitude, apply today!

Benefits

Ongoing training and personal development

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting roles.
• Studying towards or completed accountancy qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Advanced Excel skills for managing complex data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analysis for profit and loss accounts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Communicate financial information effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a highly collaborative and supportive Financial Accounting and Reporting team based in Manchester (hybrid, 2-3 days in the office)This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in financial operations, supporting finance managers and contributing directly to the delivery of month-end profit and loss statements, comprehensive financial reports, and insightful analysis.You will be encouraged to develop your professional skills, with access to ongoing training and personal development opportunities as you progress towards full accountancy qualifications.The organisation is committed to helping you achieve your best work by providing flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance. If you are looking for a role where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your ideas for process improvement are welcomed, this is the perfect next step in your career.

As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will immerse yourself in the day-to-day activities of a busy financial accounting function.

Your primary focus will be on delivering accurate analysis for profit and loss accounts, ensuring that every detail is considered as you take ownership of specific products and reporting tasks. You will have the opportunity to communicate complex financial information in an accessible way to both finance professionals and colleagues from other departments.

By actively seeking out ways to improve existing processes, you will contribute to greater financial control while sharing valuable insights with your team. Your ability to take initiative will be essential as you address challenges head-on, always striving for effective solutions.

Building dependable relationships across the business will allow you to positively influence outcomes while supporting collective finance objectives. In this role, your commitment to excellence will be recognised as you help drive the success of the entire finance operation.

• Deliver meaningful analysis for all profit and loss line items, taking full responsibility for assigned products and tasks to ensure accuracy and insight.
• Communicate ideas and facts clearly and considerately to both finance colleagues and non-finance stakeholders across the business.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within financial operations, proactively suggesting enhancements that increase control and efficiency.
• Share learnings with others in the team, fostering a culture of communal growth and continuous improvement.
• Take appropriate corrective action when issues arise or recommend solutions, escalating only when necessary to maintain smooth operations.
• Demonstrate ownership of solutions by preventing recurrence of issues through thoughtful follow-up and documentation.
• Approach monthly routines and ad hoc assignments with enthusiasm, ensuring all responsibilities are completed with care and attention.
• Work independently when required, showing dependability in overcoming obstacles while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Build strong working relationships across various levels of seniority, feeling comfortable offering constructive feedback on business matters.
• Support the wider finance team in achieving all finance priorities by collaborating effectively on shared goals.

To excel as an Assistant Management Accountant, you will bring proven experience from previous accounting positions where you have demonstrated reliability in managing month-end routines and producing detailed reports.

Your journey towards or completion of recognised accountancy qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA highlights your dedication to ongoing professional growth. Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential for handling complex data sets with precision.

Your keen eye for detail ensures that every aspect of your work meets high standards of accuracy. Strong interpersonal skills enable you to connect meaningfully with colleagues at all levels—whether explaining technical concepts or collaborating on shared projects.

You thrive in environments where teamwork is valued but are equally comfortable working independently when required. Your proactive approach means you are always looking for ways to enhance processes for the benefit of the whole team. Sharing knowledge comes naturally to you; you enjoy helping others grow alongside you.

Dependability underpins everything you do—when faced with challenges, you respond thoughtfully with practical solutions. Above all, your flexibility allows you to adapt quickly as priorities shift within the wider finance function.

• Previous experience in accounting roles within a similar environment, demonstrating reliability in handling month-end processes and reporting duties.
• Currently studying towards or having completed CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent accountancy qualifications, showing commitment to professional development.
• Advanced Excel skills with proven ability to manage large data sets accurately and efficiently for reporting purposes.
• Exceptional attention to detail that ensures all financial outputs are precise and error-free.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate clearly with both finance specialists and non-finance colleagues alike.
• A collaborative approach that fosters teamwork while also being able to work independently when needed.
• Proactive mindset focused on identifying areas for process improvement within financial operations.
• Ability to share knowledge generously with others in the team, supporting communal learning initiatives.
• Dependable problem-solving abilities that allow you to recommend practical solutions when challenges arise.
• Willingness to support wider finance priorities by adapting flexibly to changing business needs.

This organisation stands out as a place where collaboration is truly at the heart of everything they do. Employees are empowered through flexible working arrangements that respect individual circumstances while promoting productivity.

The company’s commitment to personal development is evident through structured training programmes designed to help staff achieve their professional goals—whether progressing towards full accountancy qualifications or enhancing communication skills.

A culture of openness encourages everyone’s voice to be heard; new ideas for improving processes are welcomed enthusiastically. Team members benefit from regular opportunities for networking across departments, building connections that foster both personal growth and organisational success.

The workplace atmosphere is inclusive and supportive—making it an ideal environment if you value teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and genuine encouragement on your career journey.

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates