Assistant Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2 days from home

Free parking

21 days holiday + Bank holiday

Study support

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting a Poole, Dorset client seeking a proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join the growing finance team. The role offers hybrid working, with 2 days from home, study support, and clear progression paths within a collaborative culture.

Key duties include month-end close, accruals, VAT, supplier management, AP/AR support, and ad-hoc reporting. The position suits someone pursuing a professional finance qualification and looking to develop long-term with a

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or working towards a professional finance qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Proven ability to manipulate data in Excel and present clear information.
• Capable of prioritising multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closing including journals and reconciliations.
• Manage accruals and prepayments and support VAT submissions.
• Oversee supplier relationships, resolve invoice discrepancies, monitor cash flow.
• Support accounts payable and receivable, and respond to escalated queries.
• Contribute to finance projects and process improvements for efficiency.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting for different departments; assist with cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Progress towards professional finance qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

CMA recruitment Group is exclusively supporting our Poole, Dorset client who is seeking a proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join their growing finance team. This organisation is seeing substantial growth throughout the business and adding additional headcount throughout the finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a progressive candidate who is looking for longer term growth. This organisation prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture, supporting professional growth, and maintaining a positive work environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, it offers opportunities for progression and study support.

What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?

• Assisting in month-end closing processes, including preparing journals and reconciliations
• Accruals and prepayments
• Contributing to VAT submissions and ensuring data integrity across financial systems
• Managing supplier relationships, resolving invoice discrepancies, and monitoring cash flow
• Supporting in escalated queries across accounts payable and receivable supporting the transactional team
• Participating in finance projects and continuous process improvements to optimise efficiency
• Adhoc reporting for various departments
• Cashflow and forecasting

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy:

• Experience working with a similar position and ideally working towards professional finance qualification, or qualified by experience
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel, the ability to manipulate data
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively, meeting deadlines consistently
• Shows excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Management Accountant:

• Opportunities for progression, to grow with the company longer term
• Study support
• Hybrid working, 2 days a week working from home
• Free parking
• 21 days holiday + Bank holiday
• Salary dependent on experience