Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant| Gloucester | Permanent – Full Time | up to £36,000 – with on‑site parking

The Company

My client is in the Construction Sector

To support the Finance Manager with the production of management accounts, assist with budgeting and annual audit, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost control, and compliance with statutory and industry‑specific regulations. The Assistant Management accountant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager, and team with project accounting, payroll, CIS compliance, and managing the accuracy of ongoing construction projects.

• Purchase Ledger - Checking purchase orders and GRN against invoices and inputting into purchase ledger
• Month‑end statement reconciliations and ensuring timely payment to suppliers
• Raising sales invoices – Debtor Control
• Assisting with Bank Reconciliations, posting receipts & payments into the accounts system
• Assist in the Preparation and review month‑end management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Reconciliation and balance sheet lead schedules.
• Assist in producing accurate job cost reports and financial statements for active construction projects.
• Help monitor budgets and forecasts, highlighting variances to the Finance Manager & Finance Director.
• Oversee CIS submissions, deductions, and subcontractor verifications in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Support the preparation of valuations and payment applications to clients and ensure accurate billing.
• Ensure compliance with industry‑specific standards, contract terms, and project cost coding.
• Support external audits and maintain clean, accurate records for financial and tax reporting.
• Ensure all financial procedures and controls are followed in line with company policy and UK legislation.
• Assist with improvements and processes of the finance systems and software.

• Experience in a similar role essential, ideally in the construction industry
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly with both finance and non‑finance colleagues.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems and reporting.
• Ability to work alone as well as being an integral part of the Finance Team.

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy back 4 additional holiday days)
• Full package and study support towards professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
• ER’s Pension Contribution of 7.5% of annual salary
• Group Life Insurance 3 x times salary
• Social Events & Outings

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