Assistant Management Accountant - Hybrid / Remote

Pertemps Network Group; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their dynamic and supportive Financial Reporting team. This role offers a six-month fixed-term contract, remote working options, and a collaborative environment for career progression in finance. Candidates should possess AAT Level 4 or be working towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA, with strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working model

Collaborative culture

Opportunity to influence improvements

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified or currently studying towards a finance qualification.
• Experience in a finance function with exposure to management accounting.
• Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables and complex formulas.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the production of monthly management and annual statutory accounts.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Education

AAT Level 4

Studying towards CIMA / ACCA / ACA

Job description

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a dynamic and supportive organisation to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant into their Financial Reporting team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is keen to progress their career within a values-driven business. Initially on a 6 month fixed term contract, remote working available with the occasional visit to one of their regional offices.

You'll play a key role in the month-end process, helping to produce accurate and insightful financial reporting while partnering across the organisation to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Management Accountant will include:

• Assisting in the production of monthly management and annual statutory accounts
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to support financial planning and reporting
• Interpreting and presenting complex financial data in a clear and concise way

What we're looking for:

• AAT Level 4 qualified or currently studying towards CIMA / ACCA / ACA
• Experience working in a finance function with exposure to management accounting
• Excellent Excel skills (including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas)
• Strong analytical mindset with the confidence to question and improve processes
• Effective communicator who can build relationships across finance and non-finance teams

What's in it for you?

• A flexible and hybrid working model to support work-life balance
• A collaborative culture that encourages development and progression
• A real opportunity to influence improvements and add value across the business

This is more than just an accounts role - it's a genuine opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking finance team where your contributions will be valued and your career supported.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.