Assistant Management Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding accountancy firm in Northampton is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support a Director in managing a client portfolio. The role involves preparing management accounts, VAT returns, and payroll while ensuring excellent client service. Candidates should be AAT Level 4 qualified or close to completion and proficient in accounting software like Xero or Sage. This position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, health cover, and a supportive work environment with hybrid flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£28,000-£30,000 DOE)

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

3% pension (NEST) contribution

Death in service benefit

Medicash health cover

Free parking on site

Study support for AAT Level 4 or CIMA

Mentoring and career development

Qualifications

• Desirably some experience or interest in the agricultural/rural or sustainability sector.
• Previous experience working in professional services or an accountancy practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director with a portfolio of outsourced accounting clients.
• Assist in preparing management accounts, VAT returns, and payroll.
• Maintain and reconcile financial records using cloud accounting systems.
• Contribute to year-end working papers and statutory accounts.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing excellent service.
• Support junior team members and assist with ad hoc financial projects.

Skills

AAT Level 4 qualified or near completion

Experience with accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)

Excellent Excel skills

Strong academic background in Maths and English

Organised and proactive

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be partnering with a reputable and expanding accountancy firm based in Strixton, Northamptonshire, in their search for an Assistant Management Accountant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and detail-oriented individual to support a Director in managing a portfolio of clients receiving outsourced finance services. You'll gain hands-on experience across bookkeeping, management accounts, and VAT, while developing strong client relationships and progressing your accounting career in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director with a portfolio of outsourced accounting clients, ensuring all deliverables are met accurately and on time.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, VAT returns, and payroll.
• Maintain and reconcile financial records using cloud accounting systems (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
• Contribute to the preparation of year-end working papers and statutory accounts.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing excellent service and support.
• Support junior team members where needed and assist with ad hoc financial projects.

Key Requirements

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or near completion) or equivalent.
• Desirably some experience or interest of businesses within the agricultural/rural or sustainability sector, but not essential.
• Previous experience working in professional services or an accountancy practice with a clients portfolio desirable
• Proficient with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
• Excellent Excel and Google Suite skills.
• Strong academic background (minimum B grade equivalent in Maths and English).
• Organised, proactive, and eager to grow in a client-facing accounting role.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£28,000-£30,000 DOE).
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• 3% pension (NEST) contribution.
• Death in service benefit.
• Medicash health cover.
• Free parking on site.
• Study support for AAT Level 4 or CIMA certificate level.
• Mentoring and clear career development pathway.
• Friendly, close-knit working environment with hybrid flexibility.

Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710/d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com

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