Assistant Management Accountant (12 months contract)

Palatine Talent; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant for a 12-month contract near Leigh. The role involves preparing Management accounts, bank reconciliations, and supporting auditors. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and teamwork capabilities, contributing to a collaborative finance team. The position offers a salary up to £26.5k plus discretionary bonuses and various benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

21 days holiday

Birthday off

Company pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Free parking

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and assisting with Management accounts.
• Strong communication skills for relationship building.
• Team player with collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Management accounts.
• Handle accruals, prepayments, and bank reconciliations.
• Support with quarterly VAT returns and auditor queries.

Skills

Management accounts preparation

Accruals & Prepayments

Bank reconciliations

Quarterly VAT Returns

Communication skills

Job description

23rd July, 2025

12m contract opportunity for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established, market-leading business on the outskirts of Leigh. Joining a friendly and collaborative finance team in role created to provide all round support as the Management Accountant works on a new ERP implementation project, your remit will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of Management accounts
• Accruals & Prepayments
• Bank reconciliations
• Journals
• Quarterly VAT Returns
• Credit Card Expenses
• Assisting with Auditors at year end
• Agent Commissions
• Updating exchange rates (daily)
• Currency Buying
• Supplier spend reports
• Processing purchase invoices
• Director queries

Applicants should have previous experience across most, if not all, of the areas summarised, and will be a team player with the communication skills and personality required to forge strong relationships at all levels throughout the business. The level of Month End/Management Accounts involvement will depend on the level of experience of the successful applicant, and there could be other areas the successful applicant could provide support depending on what skills and knowledge they bring. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and successful business and a friendly and collaborative team. Salary to £26.5k + discretionary bonus scheme + 21 days holiday + birthday off + company pension scheme + healthcare plan + Free parking + regular company events. Office based role (no hybrid).

Northwest based with UK wide coverage, Palatine Talent supports the recruitment needs of companies from Owner Managed Businesses/SMES to UK divisions of large multinationals and FTSEs. We recruit across disciplines including (but not exclusive to) Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Commercial, Health & Safety, Procurement and Supply Chain. Passionate about making a difference for all the businesses and professionals we work with, our mission statement is "Empowering Meaningful Progression" - and we achieve this through providing companies with professionals who'll add real value, and through presenting the very best career opportunities to our candidate network. Visit our website for more information on our unique profile and market leading service and call/email today to hear more about this and other exciting local and UK wide opportunities.