Management Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Camp Beaumont UK LTD; Greater London; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday camp organization is seeking a proactive Management Accounts Assistant for maternity cover. The role involves preparing management accounts and supporting budgeting and forecasting. Candidates should be AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA, with prior finance experience. The position allows for remote working, contributing to impactful experiences for children across the UK.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or currently studying ACCA/CIMA.
• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Confident user of Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Post and reconcile journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

AAT qualification or studying ACCA/CIMA

Experience in finance or accounting

Understanding of accounting principles

Confidence with Excel and accounting software

Strong communication skills

Highly organized with attention to detail

Self-motivated and deadline management

Tools

Xero

Job description

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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

What We're Looking For:

• 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

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

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

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.