Assistant Management Accountant

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public sector organisation in Wakefield seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to enhance financial analysis and strategic insights. This role offers a blend of technical accounting responsibilities and opportunities for mentorship within a supportive and evolving finance team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Generous flexi-time scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• AAT level 4 qualifications or above.
• Experience of working within an accounting function.
• Strong technical accounting skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a professional business development function.
• Develop and analyse financial and non-financial data.
• Prepare statutory and non-statutory returns and grant claims.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Commercial awareness

Excel and data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented approach

Budgetary control

Financial planning

Education

AAT level 4 qualifications

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant | AAT Level 4 | Wakefield | Permanent | Full-time| Hybrid | £35,500-37,500

Your new company
We are thrilled to be partnering exclusively with a respected public sector organisation based in Wakefield, currently seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their dynamic and evolving finance team. This is a key role within a newly established function, offering the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial analysis and strategic insights. Your work will directly support informed decision-making across the organisation, helping to drive financial sustainability, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency.

Your new role
This role is ideal for a traditional Assistant Management Accountant who is looking to take on a more data and improvement-focused role. Daily duties will include:

• Assist in delivering a professional business development function within a secure financial system's environment.
• Develop and analyse financial and non-financial data to support strategic planning.
• Prepare statutory and non-statutory returns, grant claims, and performance indicators.
• Provide financial insight and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and digital transformation in financial systems.
• Mentor and support Apprentice Accounting Technicians.

What you'll need to succeed

• AAT level 4 qualifications or above
• Experience of working within an accounting function
• Strong technical accounting skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to present complex data in accessible formats
• A collaborative and detail-oriented approach
• Experience in budgetary control, forecasting, and financial planning (desirable)

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary: £35,526 - £37,692
• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Generous flexi-time scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities

What you need to do now
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