Assistant Management Accountant

Axon Moore; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Salford is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant. This role involves preparing management accounts, performing reconciliations, and assisting with VAT returns. Candidates should be AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA, possess accounting experience, and have intermediate Excel skills. The position offers a salary of £30,000 – £35,000 along with study support and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Study support

Flexible start/finish times

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

On site parking

Pension

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar month-end focused role.
• Multi-currency and stock experience would be beneficial.
• Proactive, organised individual comfortable working to set deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with quarterly VAT return preparation and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA

Intermediate Excel skills

Experience with accounting systems

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

AAT qualification or studying ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Axon Moore are working with an exciting business based in Salford to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant. The business is well established and going through a rapid growth phase.

You will report into the Finance Manager to assist with the preparation of the month end process and management accounts pack. There’s lots of scope for development and progression to the title of Management Accountant. You’ll be involved with weekly forecasting, analysis and KPI reporting to inform management and boost company performance.

Salary and Benefits

Salary £30,000 – £35,000 DOE, study support, flexibility with start/finish time, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, on site parking, pension, staff discounts.

Your Role

• Prepare and produce management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, with variance analysis and commentary against budgets and forecasts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Post journals, including accruals and prepayments, and review purchase invoice postings to confirm correct nominal coding.
• Assist with quarterly VAT return preparation and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Support year‑end statutory accounts, audit requirements, and tax queries in collaboration with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
• Analyse financial information to support business profitability, performance, and growth.
• Produce reports and deliver data analysis as required by the business.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis to the Financial Controller and Finance Manager.
• Review accounting processes and practices, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance function.
• Support finance‑related projects and contribute to wider process improvement initiatives.

What We Need From You

• AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA.
• Previous experience in a similar month‑end focused role.
• Experience with accounting systems and intermediate Excel skills. Sage 200 would be beneficial.
• Multi‑currency and stock experience would be beneficial.
• Able to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ambitious and looking to progress in the role.
• Proactive, organised individual comfortable working to set deadlines.
• Open and honest with good communication skills.
• Ability to show initiative, add value and contribute to the team goals.
• Ability to work independently from home and prioritise workloads and deadlines.

For more information, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.