Assistant Management Accountant

ICAEW; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

25 days annual leave

Job summary

ICAEW in Malvern, Worcestershire, is hiring an Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team on a hybrid basis (2 days in the office, 3 days at home). The role combines month-end activities, accruals and journal entries with balance sheet reconciliations and VAT support, offering exposure to multi-entity group finance.

You’ll report to the Finance Director, benefit from a supportive team, and have the opportunity to develop management accounting skills in a varied finance environment

Qualifications

• Month-end processes experience required.
• Knowledge of accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Exposure to management accounts preparation.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• AAT qualification or ACCA/CIMA studies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Support management accounts preparation.
• Assist with VAT returns and compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Collaborate across multiple entities within the group.

Skills

Month-end

Accruals

Prepayments

Mgmt accounts

Excel

Detail-oriented

ACCA/CIMA studies

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your new company
Assistant Management Accountant
Malvern, Worcestershire | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home) | £32,000 + Bonus
A growing and successful organisation is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join its finance team based in Malvern.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director and working within a collaborative team environment, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience across management accounting and gain exposure to a varied finance role.
This position offers a blend of month-end accounting, financial reporting support and transactional finance responsibilities, making it ideal for someone looking to progress their finance career within a supportive and flexible working environment.
Your new role

• Assisting with month-end close activities
• Preparing accruals, prepayments and journal entries
• Performing balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Assisting with VAT returns and compliance activities
• Managing and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes where required
• Working across multiple entities within the group
• Assisting with finance projects and process improvements
• Liaising with internal stakeholders across the business

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience supporting month-end processes
• Knowledge of accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Exposure to management accounts preparation
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• AAT qualification or current studies towards ACCA/CIMA (desirable but not essential)

What you'll get in return

• Salary up to £32,000
• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 37.5-hour working week
• Exposure to a broad and varied finance role
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Finance Director
• Long-term development opportunities within a supportive finance team

If you're looking for a varied finance position that will allow you to develop your management accounting skills while maintaining exposure to the wider finance function, we'd love to hear from you.
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