Assistant Management Accountant

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance team in Newark on Trent is seeking an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join their expanding team. This role offers full ownership of the month-end process while supporting budgeting and variance analysis. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified and currently studying CIMA or ACCA. The position provides a competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000, along with study support and progression opportunities. Please note, this is an office-based role with no hybrid working.

Benefits

Study support

On-going progression opportunities

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance or assistant management accountant role.
• Ability to study for further qualifications while working.
• Experience with month-end and year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of Profit & Loss.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform variance analysis, investigating overspends and underspends.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide financial insights to drive business performance.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Confident communication

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT qualified

Actively studying CIMA or ACCA

Job description

Eaton Syalon are working with a client in Newark to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant into their Finance team. This is a great development role offering a genuine progression route to Management Accountant level. Are you currently an Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a growing and dynamic business based in Newark, is looking for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain full ownership of key areas of the month‑end process and develop towards becoming a fully fledged Management Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of Profit & Loss
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Perform variance analysis, investigating overspends and underspends
• Support the month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Provide financial insights and analysis to help drive business performance
• Conduct a small amount of business partnering with operational teams
• Support with accounts payable when needed

Person Profile

• You will ideally be AAT qualified and actively studying CIMA or ACCA (or equivalent). If you haven't commenced study yet but have relevant experience and are keen to study, your application will be considered
• Previous experience in a similar finance or assistant management accountant role
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to liaise across departments
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to develop your career

This is an office based role and doesn't offer hybrid working so please only apply if you are able to commit to working Monday‑Friday, office based. Our client are offering a competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience), study support, on‑going progression opportunities and private medical cover.