Hybrid Assistant Management Accountant (15-Month FTC)

Hamilton Woods; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Support for professional development

Job summary

Hamilton Woods Group in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join a busy finance team on a 15-month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid and offers exposure to month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.

You will support the preparation of monthly management accounts, journals, accruals and intercompany transactions, and develop your management accounting career with professional development support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within a fast-paced organisation.
• Experience supporting month-end processes and preparing financial information.
• Knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and understand variances.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA, or intention to pursue one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Calculate and maintain provisions for bad debts, bonuses and commissions.
• Support financial analysis, identifying trends and explaining variances within monthly reports.
• Liaise with colleagues across finance to resolve queries and ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure processes are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide support across the wider finance function when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Part-qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA/ ACA

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hamilton Woods Group in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join a busy finance team on a 15-month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid and offers exposure to month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.

You will support the preparation of monthly management accounts, journals, accruals and intercompany transactions, and develop your management accounting career with professional development support.