Assistant Management Accountant

Wavenet; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent managed services provider in Solihull is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial reporting and accounts preparation. The ideal candidate is studying towards a recognized accounting qualification, with experience in finance and strong Excel skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and benefits including private medical coverage and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Private medical coverage

Discounted health plans

Annual leave allowance up to 28 days

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Finance team.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and reporting of monthly Management Accounts.
• Posting accruals, prepayments, revenue accruals, and deferrals.
• Performing variance analysis with insightful commentary.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage 200

Job description

Wavenet is a managed services provider offering cybersecurity, communications, and connectivity that grows with our customers’ businesses – no matter what the future holds. Since 2000, we’ve been keeping businesses connected. At Wavenet, we don’t just provide solutions for today but for tomorrow, too. We’re always thinking ahead of the technology curve, so our customers feel confident that when they work with us, we’re striving to make their business future-proof. Customer success is our success. We go the extra mile in providing superior service quality and unparalleled customer experience, becoming an extension of your business, and always delivering on our promise to make their business brilliant.

Role

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Solihull (Hybrid Working)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About The Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team at our Solihull Headquarters. This is a key role in supporting the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, helping us to understand the performance of multiple products and services across the business. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider Finance team, you'll assist in the preparation of management accounts, process accruals and prepayments, and analyse data to ensure revenue and costs are accurately matched within the correct periods. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their career in a vibrant, fast-paced environment and develop within a supportive, collaborative finance team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and reporting of monthly Management Accounts.
• Posting accruals, prepayments, revenue accruals, and deferrals.
• Matching costs to revenue to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Performing variance analysis with insightful commentary.
• Investigating discrepancies and liaising with internal departments to resolve queries.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting the production of the Management Accounts pack, including commentary by product line.
• Collaborating cross-departmentally to resolve financial issues.
• Ad-hoc finance tasks and support as required.

We’re seeking a motivated and reliable individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers. You’ll need to be confident working independently and in a team, capable of meeting deadlines, and comfortable analysing data to draw accurate conclusions.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Previous experience working in a Finance team.
• Actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF statements).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience using Sage 200 (or similar finance software).
• Confidence in completing complex tasks and financial projects.
• Curious, eager to learn, and willing to go the extra mile.
• Approachable, dependable, and collaborative in nature.

Additional Information

At Wavenet, we offer more than just a job – we provide an exceptional environment and a wide range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you’ll enjoy a generous starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, all backed by a dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team. We believe in a strong work-life balance, rewarding your commitment with an additional day of annual leave each year, reaching up to 28 days. Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

• Hybrid Working: A flexible hybrid model, typically 3–4 days per week in one of our offices, with the option to work from home where appropriate.
• Annual Leave: Begin your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day per year up to 28 days – our way of saying thank you for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is a priority. Enjoy private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme, all supported by our internal Wellbeing Team.

Ready to join the UK’s largest managed service provider? Apply today or contact our friendly Talent Acquisition Team for more information.