Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000

Location:

Okehampton, Devon

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced finance professional with strong management accounting skills and advanced Excel experience? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing Devon business, where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and supporting business decision-making.

• Producing weekly sales reports, KPI packs and management information
• Manipulating and analysing large volumes of data using Excel to provide meaningful business insights
• Assisting with the preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Processing accruals, prepayments and journal entries
• Reviewing costs against forecasts and budgets, identifying and explaining variances
• Preparing departmental spend analysis and supporting budget holders with financial information
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, including payroll control accounts
• Processing payroll journals and supporting finance operations during period-end close
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing monthly depreciation
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and reconciling associated control accounts
• Supporting year-end audit requirements and assisting with audit queries
• Assisting with intercompany transactions and preparation of financial reporting packs
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc reporting and information requests

• Previous experience preparing management accounts and month‑end reporting
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting and reconciliation work
• Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software
• Solid understanding of accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience preparing VAT returns and maintaining accurate financial records
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different departments
• A proactive approach with the confidence to identify issues and suggest improvements
• Accounting qualifications would be beneficial but practical experience is the key requirement

• Competitive salary of £29,000 - £33,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Varied and hands‑on role with genuine responsibility
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a successful and growing business