Assistant Management Accountant

Team Jobs - Commercial; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment business is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial operations and ensure accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will assist with monthly management accounts, cash flow monitoring, and auditing processes. Requirements include being part-qualified in accounting, having experience in finance, and strong Excel skills. This role offers opportunities for career development within a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop within a growing business

Collaborative team culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience in finance, ideally in recruitment or similar environments.
• Ability to interpret and present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end processes including accruals and reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting.

Skills

Part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Previous experience in finance

Strong Excel skills

Good knowledge of accounting systems

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive and adaptable

Tools

Xero

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant - Full or Part Time

We are a fast-paced recruitment business dedicated to connecting top talent with leading employers. As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role will play a key part in supporting financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing insights to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the month-end process including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting.
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices, staff expenses, and company credit cards.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the Finance Director.
• Analyse financial data and provide commentary on performance, trends, and variances.
• Work closely with operations and recruitment consultants to track revenue, costs, and profitability by desk, team, or sector.
• Support with payroll checks and commission calculations.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors where required.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), working towards a recognised accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within a recruitment, professional services, or similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems (experience with Xero is advantageous).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a growing business environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop within a growing recruitment business.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to both financial and operational aspects of the business.
• Career progression opportunities as the finance function expands.

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