Assistant Management Accountant: Finance & Reporting

Halfords Careers; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Hybrid working 2-3 days on site

Job summary

Halfords is recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant in Redditch. You will work with the Management Accountant team on period-end close, management reporting and strong financial controls, supporting business decisions and process improvements.

A clear pathway exists to develop technical skills while pursuing accounting qualifications. The role offers hybrid working (2–3 days on site) with a structured development plan, study support, and exposure to budgeting, forecasting and performance

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles including reconciliations, accruals and period-end processes.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with finance systems and large datasets.
• Highly organised, analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting or management reporting and exposure to cost or inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and period-end reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis with insights into variances.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records with strong controls.
• Support month-end, year-end and audit activities to ensure timely and compliant reporting.
• Build relationships across the business to gather financial information and support stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Budgeting experience

Education

Part-qualified towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Excel automation tools

Job description

Halfords is recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant in Redditch. You will work with the Management Accountant team on period-end close, management reporting and strong financial controls, supporting business decisions and process improvements.

A clear pathway exists to develop technical skills while pursuing accounting qualifications. The role offers hybrid working (2–3 days on site) with a structured development plan, study support, and exposure to budgeting, forecasting and performance