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Assistant Management Accountant
CMA Recruitment Group
Business Advisory Accountant ; Newly / Recently Qualified
VanRath
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Job summary
CMA Recruitment Group seeks an Assistant Management Accountant in Basingstoke for a flexible 6-month contract. The role involves supporting monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and VAT returns while enjoying a hybrid work model—one day in the office and four days from home. This is a great opportunity to develop skills in a supportive team environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a similar accounting role required.
- Preference for those currently studying AAT or qualified.
- Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts.
- Process accruals and reconciliations.
- Assist with VAT returns and month-end tasks.
Skills
Education
Tools
Are you an experienced Assistant Management Accountant seeking a flexible contract opportunity in a supportive and well-established finance team? A growing business based in Portchester is looking for an organised and motivated individual to join them on a 6-month contract, supporting the wider finance function during a busy period.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to add value in a varied finance role while enjoying a high degree of flexibility—with just one day per week in the office and the rest working from home. You’ll be joining a friendly and collaborative team with clear processes.
What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?
- Supporting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
- Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Processing and reviewing invoices and expenses.
- Assisting with VAT returns and other regulatory reporting.
- Helping with month-end and year-end close procedures.
- Supporting ad hoc finance tasks and reporting as required.
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy:
- Previous experience in a similar accounting role is essential.
- Ideally studying AAT or already qualified, but this is not essential.
- Confident working independently and managing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Good knowledge of Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
- A team player with a proactive and flexible approach.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant ManagementAccountant:
- 6-month contract.
- Hybrid working – 4 days from home, 1 day in the office.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy finance function.
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Meridians House,
7 Ocean Way,
Ocean Village,
Southampton,
Hampshire
SO14 3TJ
Regus,
Building 2,
Guildford Business Park Rd,
Guildford,
Surrey
GU2 8XG
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