Management Accounts Assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national audit and advisory firm is seeking a Management Accounts Assistant in Gloucester. The role involves assisting with finance functions for international clients, including payroll and accounts management. Candidates should have strong organisational and communication skills, IT proficiency, and a desire to pursue an accountancy qualification. The firm offers a collaborative culture, competitive salaries, and career development opportunities in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Desire to study for an accountancy qualification.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to build trust quickly.
• IT proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll and accounts payable processing.
• Manage client funds and employee expense reimbursements.
• Post accounts payable invoices and expense claims.
• Prepare monthly management accounts in dual currencies.
• Liaise with third parties in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Desire to study for an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/AAT)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems (e.g., Xero, NetSuite)

Job description

Management Accounts Assistant – Global Business Solutions

Cheltenham Based

£25,000 – £26,000

Overview

Our growing Global Business Solutions department provides outsourced accounting and tax services to multinational companies. The Assistant will work as part of a management accounts team.

About the Company

We are a leading national audit, tax, advisory, and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. As part of a top international network, we have access to thousands of professionals across numerous countries and offices worldwide.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through high‑quality audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services.

We aim to create a community where everyone is valued, can flourish, and achieve their full potential, regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education, or background.

Job Description

You will assist experienced team members with a portfolio of international clients to deliver finance functions, including:

• Payroll
• Accounts payable processing and payment
• Management of client funds
• Employee expense reimbursement
• Management accounts
• VAT and other indirect taxes
• International HR

Responsibilities include:

• Posting accounts payable invoices and expense claims onto accounting systems
• Raising payments from client bank accounts
• Checking completeness of payroll and other services completed by overseas offices
• Setting up bookkeeping in accounting systems (e.g., Xero) and beneficiaries on banking systems
• Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts in dual currencies
• Supporting compliance queries related to year‑end statutory accounts
• Attending client calls and noting actions
• Liaising with third parties in the UK and overseas offices
• Responding to client queries and escalating issues as needed
• Performing administrative duties and using initiative for ad‑hoc queriesDelivering all work to set deadlines

Required Attributes

• Desire to study for an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/AAT)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust quickly
• Willingness to share knowledge and conduct research
• Awareness of risk and commitment to high‑quality work
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting systems (e.g., Xero, NetSuite)
• Interest in global business solutions and the wider firm’s offerings
• Attention to detail

Why Join Us?

We prioritise culture and values, promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and friendly environment. We invest in our people through continued learning, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits. We value innovation and welcome individuals committed to making a difference.

We offer a clearly defined career pathway based on performance and merit, and we are committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment.

If you are interested, please feel free to reach out to Ciara Heffernan on (url removed).