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.

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

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.

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

• 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