Assistant Management Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support their growing finance team in Manchester. This role involves preparing management accounts, budgeting support, and ensuring compliance, making it ideal for those actively studying for a professional accounting qualification while offering hybrid work and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Study support for professional qualification

Progression & development opportunity

Generous holiday allowance & benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Exposure to month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate data.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure financial records are up to date.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Studying AAT / ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Sage

Job description

Michael Page are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join a fast-growing finance team in Manchester. This role will support the finance department with management accounting tasks and reporting.

Client Details

This position is with a small-sized organisation within a thriving industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence in its field. The company offers a professional and supportive environment for employees to thrive, develop and grow.

Description

The key responsibilities of an Assistant Management Accountant will include:

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process with accurate data and analysis.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure financial records are up to date.
• Provide support with variance analysis and cost control initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather information for financial reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and compliance processes.
• Assist in preparing for audits and liaising with auditors as needed.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial projects and tasks as required.

Profile

The successful Assistant Management Accountant will:

• Be actively studying AAT / ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Have a proven track record in a similar role with some exposure to month-end.
• Have working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Have an understanding of accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, Sage etc.
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator.

Job Offer

• A salary up to £33,000 based on experience
• Hybrid working
• Study support for a professional accounting qualification
• Progression & development opportunity
• Generous holiday allowance & benefits package