Assistant Management Accountant

About the Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious and diligent Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance team in Stoke-on-Trent . This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career in management accounting, working closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Manager. You will be involved in preparing management accounts, assisting with budgets, and contributing to financial analysis. This position is ideal for someone eager to learn and grow within a supportive professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including data collection and analysis.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any variances.
• Help analyse financial performance and provide supporting commentary for management reports.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and assist with payment runs as needed.
• Contribute to improving financial processes and controls.

Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or AAT qualified with relevant experience.
• Experience in a similar accounting role, preferably with management accounting exposure.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Good understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Organised, methodical, and able to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Study support for professional qualifications.
• Hybrid working model.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.