Assistant Management Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Oakham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Oakham is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. This full-time role involves preparing financial information, supporting budgets, and offering opportunities for professional growth with full study support towards ACCA/CIMA qualifications.

Benefits

Full study support towards professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA)

Opportunities for progression within the team

Qualifications

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in finance roles, preferably in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Proficiency in Excel

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA

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Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Fully On-Site, [Insert Company Location]

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

About the Role:

Gleeson recruitment are working with a business in Oakham that are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable Assistant Management Accountant to join their busy finance team. This is a full-time, office-based role, ideal for someone with strong foundational accounting knowledge and a desire to grow their career within a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the preparation of accurate and timely financial information and play a key role in managing queries from the Purchase Ledger team. This position offers excellent development opportunities and full study support towards a recognised professional qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Conducting detailed variance analysis and providing commentary
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Handling day-to-day queries from the Purchase Ledger team with professionalism and efficiency
• Contributing to improvements in processes and financial controls
• Assisting with audit preparation and responding to auditor queries
• Carrying out ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required

Person Specification:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (essential)
• AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA (study support provided)
• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to manage changing priorities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary between £32,000 and £37,000, depending on experience
• Full study support towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
• Exposure to a broad range of financial tasks and responsibilities
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for progression