Assistant Management Accountant - 9 Month Mat Cover

Adele Carr; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance recruitment company is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a 9-month fixed term contract in Chorley. The successful candidate will join a supportive finance team, assisting with month-end processes, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations. Key skills required include prior experience in similar roles, advanced Excel ability, and a strong attention to detail. This position offers an annual salary of £30,000 and an opportunity for valuable experience in management accounts.

Benefits

£30,000 salary

Supportive, friendly finance team

Free on-site parking

Opportunity to gain valuable management accounts experience

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or similar role is essential.
• Understanding of financial reconciliations, journals, and adjustments required.
• Confident with Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Prepare journals including accruals and adjustments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard.
• Support cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Maintain financial records and support audits.

Skills

Previous experience in Assistant Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant role

Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations

Confident user of Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

High attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified or currently studying

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

📍 Chorley

🕒 9-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

💷 £30,000 per annum

📅 Start: January 2026 (or ASAP thereafter)

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a highly reputable business in Chorley on a 9-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to develop their management accounts experience within a busy and supportive finance team.

The successful candidate will support the month‑end process, assist with financial reporting, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and provide analytical insight to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare journals including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard
• Support cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Assist with variance analysis and cost reporting
• Maintain financial records and support audit requirements
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve finance queries
• Provide general finance support and ad‑hoc reporting as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant role
• Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations
• Confident user of Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables as a minimum)
• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast‑paced finance environment
• Strong communication skills and willingness to support the wider team

Qualifications

🎓 Ideally AAT Level 3 qualified or currently studying / working towards AAT Level 3 (or equivalent). Candidates studying Level 4 or pursuing further qualifications will also be considered.

What’s on Offer

• £30,000 salary
• 9‑month FTC covering maternity leave
• Supportive, friendly finance team
• Opportunity to gain valuable management accounts experience
• Free on‑site parking