Assistant Management Accountant (Hybrid Working)

Michael Page; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a permanent position in Leatherhead. This role offers hybrid working and a salary range of £35,000 - £40,000. Responsibilities include month-end processes, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance and be pursuing a professional accountancy qualification. The company promotes a supportive environment with excellent benefits including private medical insurance and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Health and wellness programme

Full study support

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally with exposure to management accounts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Actively studying towards (or planning to start) a professional accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes including posting prepayments and accruals.
• Process monthly cost recharges across contracts and overheads.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

This is a permanent Assistant Management Accountant role based in Leatherhead, offering broad exposure across group finance with responsibilities including month-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. It's a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a supportive and progressive finance environment.

Client Details

The client is a large, well-established organisation with a strong presence in its sector, based in Leatherhead. They provide a supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes, including posting prepayments, accruals, and contract cost adjustments.
• Process monthly cost recharges across contracts and overheads.
• Summarise and analyse monthly and year-to-date spend against budget.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Prepare monthly cost packs and support ad hoc financial reporting.

Profile

• Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally with exposure to management accounts or group finance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with financial data.
• Actively studying towards (or planning to start) a professional accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.

Job Offer

The role of Assistant Management Accountant (Hybrid Working) offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, plus:

• Hybrid working - 3 days office-based in Leatherhead (Monday essential)
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Health and wellness programme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including full study support
• Industry-leading family leave benefits (26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity)
• Supportive and collaborative working environment