Assistant Management Accountant

Insite Finance; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2 days a week

Clear progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Milton Keynes. This role offers the chance to own revenue processes and maintain financial integrity in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate is a part qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) with strong transactional finance knowledge and Excel skills. The position supports a collaborative culture with clear progression opportunities, hybrid working for two days a week, and a competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000.

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant with ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong grounding in transactional finance.
• Solid understanding of VAT and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage revenue-related accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Lead quarterly VAT return preparation and submission.
• Support month-end close for accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain internal controls in accordance with IFRS.

Skills

Transactional finance knowledge

VAT understanding

Strong Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Education

ACCA or CIMA part qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

A well-established, household name within the UK financial services sector is looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant to join its Milton Keynes based finance team. Operating at scale and supporting a broad customer base across retail and commercial markets, this organisation offers the stability of a major institution with the agility of a modern finance function.

This Assistant Management Accountant role sits at the intersection of transactional finance, controls and regulatory compliance. It\'s ideal for a part qualified accountant who enjoys owning revenue processes, strengthening controls and ensuring financial integrity in a regulated environment.

Working on a hybrid basis in Milton Keynes, you\'ll gain exposure to complex financial services products while maintaining responsibility for core accounting areas that genuinely matter to the business.

What you\'ll be doing

• Taking ownership of revenue-related accounting entries and reconciliations
• Managing Accounts Receivable, cash allocation and associated balance sheet reviews
• Leading quarterly VAT return preparation and submission to HMRC
• Acting as the internal VAT subject matter expert and liaising with external advisors
• Overseeing intercompany confirmations and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting month-end close and contributing to accurate financial reporting
• Maintaining robust internal controls in line with IFRS and UK GAAP
• Partnering with operational and collections teams to manage customer payment flows
• Supporting audit requirements and ensuring documentation is fully compliant

What we\'re looking for

• ACCA or CIMA part qualified accountant
• Strong grounding in transactional finance with an eagerness to progress
• Solid understanding of VAT and reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
• Analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge and investigate

What\'s on offer

• £40,000 to £45,000 salary
• Hybrid working 2 days a week
• Exposure to a large-scale company environment
• Clear progression opportunities within a structured finance team
• A collaborative culture that values accountability and continuous improvement

If you\'re an ACCA or CIMA part qualified accountant ready to step into a visible Assistant Management Accountant position within a recognised financial services business, this is a strong move both technically and commercially.