Hybrid Assistant Management Accountant - Growth Path

Kenton Black Limited; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid – in the office 3 days

Flexible working policy

Core hours 9am – 3pm

Competitive salary, life assurance and

enhanced pension contributions

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited, on the outskirts of Chester, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join a large finance team within a global group. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will handle day-to-day transactions and month-end routines, ensuring accurate reporting and timely insight for commercial decisions.

The role offers hybrid working (office 3 days), core hours 9am–3pm, and clear progression toward a Management Accountant position for the right candidate, with benefits

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a similar role with exposure to accounting in a complex environment.
• AAT qualification or part ACA/CIMA/ACCA; experience with WIP, contract accounting and subcontractor payments is important.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, journals, reconciliations, P&L and variance analysis.
• Provide financial commentary and challenge unusual transactions.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Operational teams to report WIP and costs accurately.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting while upholding governance.
• Improve finance processes and reporting to support management decisions.

Skills

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

AAT Qualified

ACCA/CIMA/ACA (part-qualified)

Job description

Kenton Black Limited, on the outskirts of Chester, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join a large finance team within a global group. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will handle day-to-day transactions and month-end routines, ensuring accurate reporting and timely insight for commercial decisions.

The role offers hybrid working (office 3 days), core hours 9am–3pm, and clear progression toward a Management Accountant position for the right candidate, with benefits