Assistant Management Accountant

Saga Group; Peene; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Folkestone. This hybrid role offers £30,000-£35,000, involving general ledger accounting and internal reporting. The ideal candidate will be part qualified (AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) and have strong analytical skills. Key responsibilities include preparing reconciliations, managing cost centres, and supporting financial reporting. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a commitment to inclusivity and a great work culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Company performance related annual bonus

Life assurance policy

Wellbeing programme

Colleague discounts

Access to Saga Academy

Qualifications

• Part qualified finance professional with background in financial and management accounting.
• Strong GL accounting capability and understanding of financial reporting.
• High level of proficiency in Excel and general ledger systems.

Responsibilities

• Raising intercompany invoices and accounts reconciliation at month-end.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and processing timesheets.
• Cost centre management including accruals, prepayments, forecasting, budgeting.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Education

Part Qualified (AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA)

Tools

IBM TM1

Office Connect

Workday

Job description

Job Introduction

Assistant Management Accountant

Salary - £30,000-£35,000 (dependent on experience)

Permanent

Folkestone Hybrid

Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager, the Assistant Management Accountant will assist with general ledger accounting, business partnering and the production and delivery of internal reporting for Saga Group Limited.

This role is suited to a part-qualified finance professional with a background in financial and management accounting and control. The individual will need strong analytical skills and be able to work to tight deadlines.

We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. This role requires you to be working from our Folkestone office a minimum of twice a week, allowing us to collaborate and share success as a business.

Role Responsibility

• Raising intercompany invoices
• Intercompany accounts reconciliation at month-end, ensuring this is complete within the required timescale
• Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing of timesheets for review by the Assistant Finance Manager
• Uploading Click Travel invoices
• Processing credit card transactions
• Sub-let accounting (including preparation of the annual service charge reconciliation)
• Maintenance of the Fixed asset register ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies
• Cost centre management to include; Accruals and Prepayment journals, Monthly forecasting and modelling for the current financial year, full-year budget, longer term planning and providing variance analysis and commentary to present to internal stakeholders.
• Supplier spend analysis
• Adhoc projects and other data analysis as required

The Ideal Candidate

As our new Assistant Management Accountant you will be Part Qualified (either AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA), with a background in financial and management accounting and control.

Other skills and experience include:

• Able to demonstrate strong GL accounting capability and a good understanding of financial reporting.
• Very high level of proficiency in the use of Excel and general ledger systems with previous experience of IBM TM1, Office Connect and Workday (advantageous)
• Able to work as part of a team and capable of delivering to tight deadlines
• An eye for detail and the ability to understand technically complex accounting issues

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special

Package Description

At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We're one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine.

We aim to be the most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

We're committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference - more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Thanks to our people, Saga has been ranked 6th in the UK's Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. This recognition, based on the voices of 20,000 employees across the UK, is a testament to the great culture we've built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work.

We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We're also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Your application will have fair consideration, and you'll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga.

For more information on our DEI policies, colleague stories and other opportunities across the business, please visit Jobs and careers with Saga.

Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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