Assistant Management Accountant

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and driven Assistant Management Accountant to support their finance team in the historic city of Oxford . This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in management accounting, working closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Manager. You will be involved in a variety of tasks, including preparing management accounts, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and analysing financial performance. This is an ideal position for an individual with a solid accounting foundation and a desire to learn and grow within a reputable organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process for various departments.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for financial performance differences.
• Process accruals, prepayments, and other journal entries.
• Assist with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Provide support for internal and external audits as required.

Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience (AAT qualified).
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably with exposure to management accounts.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a finance function.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and study support for professional qualifications.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression within the finance department.