Assistant Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to enhance their management accounting experience. This role involves preparing monthly accounts, managing reconciliations, and supporting the financial planning process. Ideal candidates should be accounting qualified or part-qualified with strong attention to detail and excellent Excel skills. Competitive salary and benefits including a pension contribution and private healthcare are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Study support provided

10% employer pension contribution

Free parking

BUPA private healthcare

Death in service cover

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or part-qualified in accounting.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to manage responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide analysis.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Support VAT and CIS returns.

Skills

Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting

Attention to detail

Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified by experience or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Are you an experienced or part-qualified accounting professional looking to further your management accounting experience in a supportive, growing organisation? Our client is recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team and take ownership of producing accurate financial reporting for a range of group entities.

This role will suit someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys taking responsibility for month-end processes while supporting wider financial planning and analysis. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of accounting tasks, working in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.

What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?

• Preparing monthly management accounts for smaller group entities, including commentary on variances against budget
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and posting month-end journals
• Assisting with annual budgets and periodic reforecasts
• Reviewing source data to ensure accuracy of group recharges and intercompany transactions
• Reconciling intercompany accounts and reporting monthly results to the wider group
• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and audit processes
• Assisting with VAT and CIS returns

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy

• Qualified by experience or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Team player with a proactive approach and strong communication skills

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Management Accountant

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Study support provided (if applicable)
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Free parking
• BUPA private healthcare
• Death in service cover
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing finance team

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