Assistant Management Accountant

RM Recruit; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a permanent position in Stafford. The role involves assisting in financial management and month-end accounts, with key responsibilities including preparing management accounts, budget support, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should be part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA/AAT and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/CIMA/AAT or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Experience in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Highlight variations to previous forecasts and budgets.
• Improve and streamline processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support for business decisions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Work closely with senior management.
• Participate in project and working groups.

Skills

Management accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/CIMA/AAT or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

RM Recruit are proud to be working with a Keele based organisation in their search for an Assistant Management Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. Our client can offer flexible, hybrid working with the office presence set at once per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to develop their career within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Reporting directly to the Finance Business Partner you will assist in the production of financial management and month end accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Highlight variations to previous forecasts and budgets
• Improve and streamline processes
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support for business decisions
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Work closely with senior management to ensure accurate and timely financial information
• Participate in project and working groups as appropriate.
• Keep up to date with area processes and policies.

Person Specification:

• Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/CIMA/AAT or equivalent
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software
• Experience in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team

If you are a motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.