Assistant Management Accountant

IPS Group Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and month-end processes. The ideal candidate is part-qualified with strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of management accounting principles. This role offers career progression opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Support with professional qualifications

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant, preferably ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Solid understanding of management accounting principles

Strong Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail

Effective communicator

Analytical thinking

Ability to work independently

Job description

Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-driven Assistant Management Accountant to support the delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting. This role plays a key part in month-end processes, forecasting, and budgeting, helping ensure financial data supports decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities of Assistant Management Accountant

- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Perform journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with relevant data and insights
- Assist with cost analysis and reporting on key financial performance indicators
- Liaise with internal departments to gather financial inputs
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
- Continuously improve reporting tools and systems for efficiency and accuracy
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis as required by the Finance Manager

Skills & Qualifications

- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of management accounting principles
- Strong Excel skills; experience with financial systems
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Effective communicator with the ability to explain financial information clearly
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Support with professional qualifications (study support available)
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing European group
- Exposure to a sustainable and dynamic sector
- A collaborative, values-driven work culture