Assistant Management Accountant

THRIVE CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare and education provider is looking for a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves key responsibilities such as invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and be studying towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA. The company offers numerous benefits including career progression opportunities and substantial childcare discounts.

Benefits

Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off

Christmas week closure

Company-branded outdoor jackets

Up to 85% childcare discounts

Cash health plans

Gym membership discounts

Free face-to-face counselling sessions

Long service awards

Monthly colleague spotlight rewards

DBS registration paid for by Thrive

Qualifications

• Experience with invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and perform supplier reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.

Skills

Excel

Organization

Proactivity

Education

AAT

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

Sage

Job description

Salary £33,000.00 to £35,000.00 per year. Career Progression, Free Work Essentials & Benefits.

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Thrive Childcare and Education, Salford

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Contract: Fixed term from June 2025 to December 2025

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team. Your responsibilities will include invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, journal posting, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting. Experience with Sage, strong Excel skills, and studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA are desirable. If you are organized, proactive, and eager to develop your finance career, we want to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals
• Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off – an additional 2 days paid leave
• Christmas week closure and shopping vouchers
• Company-branded outdoor jackets
• Up to 85% childcare discounts (T&C apply)
• Cash health plans for dental and health services
• High street and gym membership discounts
• Free face-to-face counselling sessions
• Long service awards
• Monthly colleague spotlight rewards with cash incentives
• Personal progression and career opportunities
• DBS registration paid for by Thrive

Plus many more benefits!