Junior Management Accountant

Job Title

Junior Management Accountant

Finance

Finance Manager

None

37.5 hours, Monday – Friday

Full Time, Permanent

£32k – £38k, depending on experience

• Developmental Management Accounting role
• Critical involvement in month‑end processes and core accounting functions
• Hands‑on experience across management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering
• Fully funded study support for AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, including paid study leave
• Hybrid working from our head office in Brighton Marina with weekly office attendance

You are a proactive and detail‑oriented finance professional looking to develop your career within a fast‑paced commercial environment. Whether you are progressing from an Assistant Accountant role or already working toward a professional accounting qualification, you are keen to broaden your experience and build a successful career in management accounting.

You enjoy working with numbers, analysing financial information and helping others make informed business decisions. You take pride in producing accurate work, meeting deadlines and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes.

Most importantly, you are a collaborative team player eager to learn, develop new skills and contribute to the success of a supportive finance team.

Working within our UK‑based Group Finance team, you will support delivery of accurate financial reporting and ensure the smooth running of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career in finance, gaining exposure to all aspects of management accounting, including month‑end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet control, financial analysis and business partnering, while working alongside experienced finance professionals.

As your experience develops, you will take on increasing responsibility and broaden your commercial understanding, with structured study support available for AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications, including funding towards professional exams, paid study leave and ongoing mentoring.

• Supporting the monthly management accounts process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Preparing month‑end journals, including accruals, prepayments, allocations and asset capitalisation
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring controls remain accurate and up to date
• Assisting with the production of monthly reporting packs and providing financial analysis and insight where required
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities alongside the FP&A function
• Working closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate ledger postings
• Supporting overseas teams with finance queries and month‑end accounting activities
• Assisting with VAT returns and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Monitoring and analysing the Fixed Asset Register
• Supporting the annual audit process
• Assisting with finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the department
• Helping to strengthen financial controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

• AAT Level 3 qualification or currently studying toward ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment, ideally supporting management or financial accounting activities
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month‑end processes
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and continuously improve
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across the business, including remote teams
• A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for developing a long‑term career in finance

• Have experience using SAP By Design
• Have working knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP
• Have experience using Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Have worked within a group finance function
• Have…