Assistant Management Accountant

Pertemps Bond; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant looking to advance in management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and business partnering within a supportive finance team.

You will work closely with the wider finance team, delivering accurate financial information to support strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement across the function.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification (or actively studying).
• Experience in a management accounting or assistant management accounting role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and management reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by working with operational teams to gather and analyse financial data.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Produce and analyse financial reports to provide meaningful insight into business performance.
• Monitor costs and support financial control initiatives across the business.
• Assist with the preparation of information for internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and support automation initiatives.
• Support VAT returns and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business based in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent role for a part-qualified accountant looking to further develop their career within a supportive finance team, gaining exposure to management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and business partnering.

Working closely with the wider finance team and key stakeholders across the business, you will play an important role in delivering accurate financial information that supports strategic decision-making while helping to drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by working with operational teams to gather and analyse financial data.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Produce and analyse financial reports to provide meaningful insight into business performance.
• Monitor costs and support financial control initiatives across the business.
• Assist with the preparation of information for internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and support automation initiatives.
• Support VAT returns and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification (or be actively studying).
• Previous experience within a management accounting or assistant management accounting role.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and management reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive, organised approach and a genuine desire to learn and develop.

What's on Offer

• Full study support and ongoing professional development.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Modern office environment based in Milton Keynes.
• Employee wellbeing programme and assistance scheme.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.