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.

• 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.

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.

• £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.