Temp Assistant Management Accountant – Reporting & Forecasting

Morgan McKinley (South West); Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for an initial 3-month temporary assignment in Gloucester. The role suits someone with exposure to financial reporting and a transactional finance background.

You will support monthly management accounts, variance analysis, forecasting and reporting to budget holders, while using Excel and accounting software to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role, ideally as Assistant Management Accountant or Finance Assistant.
• Exposure to financial reporting, management accounts or month-end processes.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Organised and able to manage deadlines and prioritise workloads.
• Confident communicating financial information and working with stakeholders.
• AAT qualification or equivalent practical experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Produce regular financial reports, analysing actual and forecast expenditure.
• Monitor budgets, income and expenditure, highlighting any variances.
• Assist with forecasting, financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Support reconciliations, journal postings and monitoring financial balances.
• Provide financial information and reporting to support budget holders and managers.
• Assist with grant claims and monitoring restricted funds.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, spreadsheets and financial trackers.
• Complete ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organised

Stakeholder communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for an initial 3-month temporary assignment in Gloucester. The role suits someone with exposure to financial reporting and a transactional finance background.

You will support monthly management accounts, variance analysis, forecasting and reporting to budget holders, while using Excel and accounting software to drive accuracy and efficiency.