Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant £30,000 - £33,000 Bolton + Hybrid & Flexible Working Hours (2 Days in Office, 3 Days from Home) Study Support

Axon Moore are pleased to be working on behalf of a well-established business based in Bolton who are looking to add an Assistant Management Accountant to their team. This is a newly created position which will provide additional support due to growth within the business and this role is to further strengthen the finance function in line with its growth plans.

This is a varied, hands‑on role offering you a broad exposure across multiple areas of the finance function, with the opportunity to take ownership of tasks and develop your accounting skills further. You will then work closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Manager to deliver timely and accurate financial information to stakeholders across the business.

The role would be best suited to experience Assistant Accountants or Accounts Assistants looking for the next step in their career with study support on offer.

• Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
• Assisting with accruals and prepayments, ensuring costs are recognised in the correct period
• Performing balance sheet and supplier reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Maintaining and updating the fixed asset register
• Supporting with month‑end close, including preparing and posting journal entries
• Processing foreign currency and goods import invoices
• Processing and reconciling bank accounts and company credit card transactions
• Taking ownership of allocated finance reports, ensuring they are accurate and delivered on time
• Contributing to the preparation of VAT returns and developing your understanding of VAT input and output rules relevant to the business
• Getting involved with year‑end processes and the preparation on statutory accounts
• Working in line with internal controls, policies and accounting standards
• Supporting the Finance Manager and Management Accountant with ad‑hoc tasks

• Previous experience working in an Assistant Accountant/ Accounts Assistant role
• Advanced excel skills and strong analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of double‑entry bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Previous experience using accounting systems
• High level accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset, with confidence to ask questions, identify opportunities and suggest improvements
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Desire to study towards ACCA/CIMA
• Role would suit someone with AAT qualification or accounting degree

• Starting salary up to £33,000
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (2 Days in Office, 3 Days from Home)
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Buy up to 5 additional holidays a year
• Healthcare plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Staff discounts and benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Social events and more