Assistant Management Accountant

Sustainable Energy First; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy and sustainability consultancy in the UK seeks a finance professional to support revenue processing and forecasting, conduct financial reporting, and collaborate with operational teams. The ideal candidate should have relevant finance experience, strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Excel and Power BI. This role offers a salary between £28,000 and £35,000, hybrid working options, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and a gym contribution.

Benefits

Salary: £28,000‑£35,000 per annum

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Gym contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable prior experience of working within a finance team is a must.
• Understand how financial performance links to operational activity.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in all financial outputs.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue processing and forecasting.
• Deliver clear variance analysis and commentary.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Communication & Influence

Systems Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Organisation & Time Management

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Financial qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

This role supports the Management Accounts function by ensuring accurate and timely revenue processing, forecasting, and financial reporting. It provides essential financial insight to the business through efficient month‑end activities, preparation of management information, customer reporting, and ongoing collaboration with operational and commercial teams. The position helps maintain strong financial controls, supports decision‑making, and contributes to continuous improvement across core finance processes.

Month‑End Reporting

• Revenue journals, reallocations, and reconciliations completed accurately and on schedule.
• Management accounts delivered with clear variance analysis and meaningful commentary.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Revenue forecasts and budgets updated consistently, reflecting business trends and inputs from stakeholders.
• Improved accuracy of projections that support strategic planning.

Management Information (MI)

• MI packs produced on time, with clear data, insights, and narrative supporting business reviews.
• Reporting maintained to a high standard of accuracy and consistency.

Customer Reporting

• Tailored financial reports for key clients delivered accurately, on time, and aligned with expectations.
• Enhanced client confidence through clear and reliable reporting.

Business Partnering

• Finance are seen as a reliable partner, providing clear insight and responsive support.
• Improved decision‑making enabled through collaboration across teams.

Processes & Controls

• Financial processes streamlined to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.
• Compliance with internal controls and audit requirements consistently maintained.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• A financial qualification, either fully qualified or part qualified (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) would be beneficial but not essential; demonstrable prior experience of working within a finance team is a must.
• Analytical Thinking – interpret complex financial data to uncover insights, explain variances, and support strategic decisions.
• Commercial Awareness – understand the broader business context and how financial performance links to operational activity.
• Communication & Influence – present financial information clearly and persuasively to non‑financial stakeholders and influence decisions through insight and collaboration.
• Systems Proficiency – skilled in using Excel, financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI); leverage technology to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Attention to Detail – ensure accuracy and consistency in all financial outputs, from reconciliations to reports.
• Organisation & Time Management – manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively, especially during month‑end and budgeting cycles.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – always look for ways to improve processes, enhance reporting, and increase the value finance brings to the business.

Our People & Purpose

Inspiring and empowering our people to create a positive difference for themselves, our clients and the planet.

About Sustainable Energy First

Sustainable Energy First is an energy and sustainability consultancy, founded to solve energy management problems in very large, complex commercial estates. This remains the core of our business driven by a commitment to sustainability and the goal of reducing our clients’ carbon footprint.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: £28,000‑£35,000 per annum
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off, increasing to 30 days on length of service
• Hybrid working – must be able to commute to our Lytham office 2 days per week
• Flexible working – includes the ability to bank up to 5 extra days off per year
• Gym contribution
• Long service awards
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced paternity/non‑pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave
• Simply Health scheme

Culture & Inclusion

We believe that diversity is more than a commitment, it’s at the heart of who we are. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences because we know they make us stronger, bolder and more imaginative, which link to our core values. By fostering a culture of belonging, we aim to provide a workplace where every voice is heard, and every individual can thrive.

Why Join Us

Our culture has been set up to bring the best out of our people. If we sound like the kind of business where you’re ready to take the next step, then we look forward to hearing from you!