Assistant Management Accountant

About the Business

A great opportunity to join a well-established accountancy and business advisory firm based in Birmingham with hybrid working as an Assistant Management Accountant. The role sits within a supportive finance team and offers genuine exposure across the full finance function, from day-to-day transactional processing through to reporting, reconciliations, and wider group support.

Main Duties:

As an Assistant Management Accountant, your main duties include:

* Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including posting journals, accruals, and prepayments

* Preparing weekly cash flow figures for submission to the wider group

* Producing WIP reporting for review by fee earners

* Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management information pack

* Managing supplier payments and customer receipts, including direct debit administration and payment allocation

* Completing bank reconciliations and posting cashbook entries

* Maintaining monthly balance sheet control account reconciliations

* Monitoring aged debt and producing reports to support review meetings

* Processing employee expenses in line with company policy, ensuring documentation is properly retained

* Supporting VAT return preparation for group submission and maintaining records in line with HMRC requirements

* Assisting with payroll administration, including checking data and liaising with relevant teams

* Providing wider support to the group finance team, including managing shared finance inboxes

Location / Office / Culture

The role is based in Birmingham, within a friendly and close-knit finance team. You’ll gain broad exposure across the finance function, working closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, while developing your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or administrative role is desirable

* A good understanding of basic accounting principles, ledgers, and reconciliations

* Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy

* Confidence using Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite

* Experience with Sage Intacct is advantageous

* The ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage multiple deadlines

* Clear, professional communication skills with colleagues, suppliers, and customers

* Discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial information

* AAT qualified, or working towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or another relevant accounting qualification, is desirable

Why Join the Business

* Broad, hands-on exposure across the full finance function

* Support and encouragement towards a professional accounting qualification

* A friendly, close-knit, and team-focused finance department

* Genuine variety in day-to-day responsibilities

* The chance to build skills across reporting, reconciliations, and payroll support

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.