Assistant Management Accountant

NC Associates Ltd; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

NC Associates are partnering with a successful and growing organisation based in Trafford Park to recruit an experienced Assistant Management Accountant into their finance team. This role offers scope to develop technical accounting and commercial finance exposure within a busy, supportive function.

Reporting into the senior finance team, you will help produce monthly management accounts, perform reconciliations and financial analysis, and work with stakeholders across the business to support

Qualifications

• Experience in Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Support month-end close and deadlines.
• Prepare and post journals including accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts.
• Produce monthly management information and reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Support VAT returns and statutory reporting.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Journals and accruals

Bank reconciliations

Excel skills

Financial reporting & variance分析

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant / £40,000 – £45,000 DOE + Benefits / Trafford Park / Full-Time / Permanent Role / Career Development

Assistant Management Accountant Benefits

• £40,000 – £45,000 Salary DOE

• Hybrid Working – 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

• Company Bonus Scheme

• Company Pension Scheme

• Free On-Site Parking

• Supportive and Collaborative Finance Team

• Established and Growing Organisation

• Broad Commercial Finance Exposure

• Genuine Career Development Opportunities

• Full-Time, Permanent Position

NC Associates are working in partnership with a successful and growing organisation based in Trafford Park to recruit an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant looking to develop their technical accounting and commercial finance experience within a busy and supportive finance function.

Reporting into the senior finance team, you will play an important role in the production of monthly management accounts, month-end reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis. The successful Assistant Management Accountant will work closely with stakeholders across the business and have the opportunity to develop their understanding of commercial performance.

Assistant Management Accountant Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts

• Supporting the month-end close process and ensuring deadlines are met

• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments

• Completing balance sheet and control account reconciliations

• Producing monthly financial reports and management information

• Assisting with variance analysis and investigating financial movements

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes

• Analysing revenue, costs and business performance

• Preparing and maintaining cash flow information

• Supporting bank reconciliations and wider financial controls

• Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements

• Working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and wider finance teams

• Investigating discrepancies and resolving financial queries

• Providing financial information and analysis to operational stakeholders

• Supporting year-end accounting and audit requirements

• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting

• Assisting with ad-hoc analysis and wider finance projects

Assistant Management Accountant Experience Required

To be successful in your application, you must have the following:

• Previous experience within an Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role

• Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes

• Experience supporting the preparation of management accounts

• Experience with journals, accruals and prepayments

• Strong balance sheet and bank reconciliation experience

• Good understanding of financial reporting and variance analysis

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience using accounting or ERP systems

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Good communication skills with the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business

• A proactive and commercially focused approach

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider finance team

Desirable:

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA

• Previous budgeting and forecasting experience

• Experience within a commercial or multi-site organisation

• Experience with fixed asset accounting

• Knowledge of VAT

• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools

• Previous experience supporting process improvements

What’s on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join a successful and growing organisation based in Trafford Park.

The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 DOE, hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company bonus and pension, alongside genuine opportunities for career development.

The successful Assistant Management Accountant will gain broad exposure across management accounts, financial analysis and commercial finance while working within a supportive and established finance function.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.