Management Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Camp Beaumont; City Of London; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK holiday camp organisation is seeking a proactive Management Accounts Assistant for maternity cover to support finance operations. The role involves preparing management accounts, performing reconciliations, and providing support for audits. Candidates should be AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA and have strong Excel skills. This position offers the flexibility of fully remote working with optional office access.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Supportive team environment

Exposure to a range of financial responsibilities

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or currently studying ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Posting and reconciling journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Accountancy principles

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Education

AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Camp Beaumont is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Management Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover) to join our finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our finance operations and the timely preparation of management accounts, helping us make informed decisions across our UK holiday camps and activity businesses.

Hours: 37.5

Closing Date: Ongoing

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (approx. 9-12 months)

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Posting and reconciling journals, including accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Preparing financial reports and supporting documentation
• Providing support during internal and external audits
• Liaising with internal teams to resolve financial queries
• Carrying out general administrative tasks to support the finance team

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or currently studying ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting processes
• Confident user of Excel and accounting software, preferably Xero
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team
• Self-motivated and able to manage deadlines independently

Why Camp Beaumont?

• Fully remote working, with optional office access in Croydon or Essex
• A supportive team environment and comprehensive handover
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of financial responsibilities in a fast-paced, values-led organisation
• Contribute to an organisation creating life-changing experiences for children and young people across the UK

Additional Info

You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references.

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