Assistant Management Accountant – Growth & Improvements

AD Finance; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels are delighted to support a well-established organisation in Nottingham in their search for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team. You will work closely with senior finance colleagues, gaining exposure to financial reporting, month-end processes and improvements to finance systems.

This role offers varied workload, opportunities for progression and involvement in projects that develop the finance function while supporting budgeting and reporting across the

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a finance or accounting environment.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience performing reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Competent Microsoft Excel skills with confidence working with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end reporting processes and ensure financial information is accurate and timely.
• Process journals, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments as required.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and transaction processing.
• Provide support with management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Support supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining purchase ledger records and intercompany transactions.
• Help ensure supplier accounts are managed effectively and outstanding issues are resolved promptly.
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and entities.
• Process cashbook transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Support cash management and related accounting activities.
• Assist with balance sheet control account reconciliations.
• Contribute to the enhancement of finance processes and controls.
• Support the implementation and development of finance systems and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with system testing and process documentation.
• Provide support across accounts payable and accounts receivable during peak periods.
• Assist with finance projects and business initiatives.

Skills

Finance experience

Double-entry bookkeeping

Reconciliations

Excel

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Alexander Daniels are delighted to support a well-established organisation in Nottingham in their search for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team. You will work closely with senior finance colleagues, gaining exposure to financial reporting, month-end processes and improvements to finance systems.

This role offers varied workload, opportunities for progression and involvement in projects that develop the finance function while supporting budgeting and reporting across the