Assistant Management Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Witham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Witham is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial processes and drive improvements in operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have management accounting experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with financial systems like SAP and Excel. This role offers a chance to grow within the firm and comes with a competitive salary of up to £32,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management accounting or similar finance role.
• Solid technical knowledge of management accounting principles.
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day finance operations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Work on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive and hands-on approach

Tools

SAP

Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Are you a hands-on finance professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments? Do you enjoy supporting financial processes and driving improvements in operational efficiency? Our client is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to provide vital support during a key phase of transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to make a meaningful contribution in a high-visibility role.

As Assistant Management Accountant, you will…

• Support day-to-day finance operations, ensuring timely and accurate management accounts, reporting, and reconciliations
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, maintaining strong financial controls and compliance
• Work alongside senior finance stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Help improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and insight
• Monitor cash flow and working capital, supporting initiatives to optimise financial performance
• Liaise with external auditors and advisors as required
• Provide guidance to junior team members, promoting accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

To succeed as Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll need…

• Experience in a management accounting or similar finance role, ideally within professional services or a project-based environment
• Solid technical knowledge of management accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to adapt in a changing environment
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g. SAP, Dynamics, or similar) and strong Excel skills

What’s on offer for an Assistant Management Accountant…

• FTC equivalent up to £32,000
• Opportunity to grow and develop in a respected professional services firm

Ready to take the next step and grow your impact in a dynamic finance team? Apply now to progress your career as Assistant Management Accountant. Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process.