Assistant Management Accountant

Are you an Assistant Management Accountant ready to take the next step in your career?

We're partnering with a successful and growing business near Corsham that is looking to appoint an ambitious finance professional into an Assistant Management Accountant role. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone who has built a solid foundation in accounting and finance and is now looking to gain greater exposure to management accounting, reporting and business partnering activities.

Joining a supportive finance team, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders and play an important role in delivering accurate financial information that supports business performance and strategic decision-making.

The Role

As Assistant Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for supporting the month-end process, producing management information and ensuring the integrity of financial data across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Producing variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Managing weekly supplier payment runs
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and audit requirements
• Supporting compliance with financial controls and procedures
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies
• Working with operational teams to provide financial insight and support
• Assisting with ad hoc reporting and finance projects

About You

This role would suit an Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or Finance Officer looking to progress into a broader management accounting position.

You'll ideally have:

• AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualification
• Experience within a finance function, ideally supporting month-end activities
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system would be beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive attitude and desire to continue developing your finance career

Previous management accounting experience is not essential; attitude, capability and a willingness to learn are equally important.

What's on Offer?

• Annual salary reviews
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Relaxed and collaborative culture
• Company social and team-building events

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that can offer genuine career development and the chance to take the next step towards becoming a fully qualified Management Accountant.