Assistant Management Accountant (Study Support)

RG Consultancy; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to support their finance team in Stockport. This new role entails assisting with monthly management accounts preparation, handling month-end journals, and maintaining cashflow records. Ideal candidates will be AAT qualified or studying CIMA/ACCA, with at least 2 years of experience in a similar position. The company offers excellent development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Very flexible working hours

Free onsite parking

Brand new offices

Onsite gym

Study support for CIMA/ACCA

Pension scheme

Medical cover, life assurance, income protection

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant.
• Experience in the construction industry is a plus but not essential.
• Willingness to develop professionally alongside the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and post month-end journals (fixed assets, accruals, prepayments).
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and update daily cashflow records.
• Raise sales invoices accurately and on time.
• Carry out debt chasing to reduce aged debt.
• Support the accounts team and oversee workload to meet internal deadlines.
• Support the management accountant with year-end duties and audit.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Strong MS Excel skills

Education

Fully AAT qualified and/or studying towards CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

RG Consultancy are working with a fantastic well established and fast-growing construction business who are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their brand-new offices in Stockport. This is a brand-new role created to support the Management Accountant on a day-to-day basis. You will join a small growing finance team who will help you're your personal/professional development alongside company growth

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Very flexible working hours
• Free onsite parking
• Brand new offices
• Onsite gym
• Study support for CIMA/ACCA
• Pension scheme
• Medical cover, life assurance, income protection

Role Responsibilities

The Assistant Management Accountant will support the Management Accountant in the day-to-day running of the accounts function. This includes assisting with monthly management accounts preparation, year-end duties, system implementation projects, and various ad-hoc tasks.

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare and post month-end journals (fixed assets, accruals, prepayments)
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain and update daily cashflow records
• Raise sales invoices accurately and on time
• Carry out debt chasing to reduce aged debt
• Support the accounts team and oversee workload to meet internal deadlines
• Support the management accountant with year and audit

Person Specification

• Fully AAT qualified and/or studying towards CIMA/ACCA
• Experienced working within the construction industry would be an advantage but not essential
• Worked within an SME as an Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management accountant for at least 2+ years
• Willingness to develop and support company growth
• Strong IT skills and experience withing accounting software
• Strong MS Excel skills (intermediate - advanced level)