Assistant Management Accountant

Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire
£32,000 per annum | Full-time, permanent

Are you looking to broaden your management accounting experience and take on a varied role?

We are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant for an established business. You will gain exposure to different business operations and contribute to reporting, planning and the day-to-day finance function.

You will join a collaborative team where you can build your experience, take responsibility and help improve how the finance function operates.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with monthly management accounts across four UK entities.

• Preparing accruals, prepayments and other month-end journals.

• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining fixed asset registers.

• Analysing variances, identifying trends and explaining changes in financial performance.

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with departmental managers.

• Assisting with cashflow management and projections.

• Working closely with site managers and finance colleagues to ensure accurate, timely reporting.

• Supporting recruitment and the day-to-day management of accounts payable and receivable.

• Assisting with year-end audits and liaising with external auditors.

• Contributing to process improvements and finance system enhancements.

There will also be very occasional travel to other UK sites when required.

About you

We are looking for a personable, proactive finance professional who enjoys understanding the figures and working with colleagues across a business.

You will bring:

• Relevant experience in assistant management accounting or a similar finance role, with practical exposure to month-end.

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent status, with ongoing studies.

• A sound understanding of management accounting principles.

• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software.

• The ability to work independently, organise competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Clear communication skills and a willingness to investigate issues and suggest improvements.

• A full driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional UK travel.

The package

• £32,000 annual salary.

• Full-time, permanent employment.

• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

• Pension contributions of 3% employer and 5% employee.

• Employee benefits package.

• A supportive team and opportunities to progress within a growing finance function.

Please note: study support is not currently included in the package.

To apply, please send CV