Assistant Management Accountant

Overview

A well-established, household name within the UK financial services sector is looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant to join its Milton Keynes based finance team. Operating at scale and supporting a broad customer base across retail and commercial markets, this organisation offers the stability of a major institution with the agility of a modern finance function.

This Assistant Management Accountant role sits at the intersection of transactional finance, controls and regulatory compliance. It s ideal for a part qualified accountant who enjoys owning revenue processes, strengthening controls and ensuring financial integrity in a regulated environment.

Working on a hybrid basis in Milton Keynes, you ll gain exposure to complex financial services products while maintaining responsibility for core accounting areas that genuinely matter to the business.

• Taking ownership of revenue-related accounting entries and reconciliations
• Managing Accounts Receivable, cash allocation and associated balance sheet reviews
• Leading quarterly VAT return preparation and submission to HMRC
• Acting as the internal VAT subject matter expert and liaising with external advisors
• Overseeing intercompany confirmations and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting month-end close and contributing to accurate financial reporting
• Maintaining robust internal controls in line with IFRS and UK GAAP
• Partnering with operational and collections teams to manage customer payment flows
• Supporting audit requirements and ensuring documentation is fully compliant

• ACCA or CIMA part qualified accountant
• Strong grounding in transactional finance with an eagerness to progress
• Solid understanding of VAT and reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
• Analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge and investigate

• £40,000 to £45,000 salary
• Hybrid working 2 days a week
• Exposure to a large-scale company environment
• Clear progression opportunities within a structured finance team
• A collaborative culture that values accountability and continuous improvement

If you re an ACCA or CIMA part qualified accountant ready to step into a visible Assistant Management Accountant position within a recognised financial services business, this is a strong move both technically and commercially.