Assistant Management Accountant

Join a forward-thinking education organisation based in Bournemouth, Dorset, as an Assistant Management Accountant on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months. The organisation values professional development and offers flexible working arrangements, alongside an attractive benefits package including pension schemes, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for progression. This role is an excellent chance for a finance professional to develop in a supportive, mission-driven environment that values diversity and innovation.

• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness for strategic and operational decision-making
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to help optimise resource allocation
• Processing financial transactions, including journals, accruals, and prepayments, to maintain precise records
• Collaborating with budget holders and other departments, providing guidance and responding to queries to foster effective financial management
• Contributing to ongoing financial analysis projects and reporting processes to support organisational targets

• Demonstrates a good understanding of management accounting principles and financial data analysis
• Has experience in transactional finance, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Communicates effectively across teams, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Shows motivation to grow within a proactive finance environment
• Possesses relevant accounting or finance qualifications, or equivalent experience, with a willingness to develop further

• Flexible working arrangements, subject to organisational needs
• Great location and office, team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Salary will be dependent on experience
• The organisation supports diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all parts of the community