Assistant Management Accountant

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and driven Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance department based in Milton Keynes . This is an office-based role where you will work closely with the Management Accountant to support the production of management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting. You will be involved in detailed financial analysis, cost control, and providing essential financial information to operational teams. This position is ideal for an individual eager to develop their accounting career in a hands-on, supportive environment within a prominent organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, gathering data and preparing relevant schedules.
• Analyse variances between actual, budget, and forecast figures, providing explanations for significant deviations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation.
• Assist with cost centre analysis and reporting, highlighting trends and potential savings.
• Contribute to ad-hoc financial projects and reporting as required by management.

Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or AAT qualified with relevant experience.
• Proven experience in a similar accounting role, ideally with exposure to management accounting.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including experience with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for progression.
• Defined benefit pension scheme and comprehensive health benefits.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• On-site parking and modern office facilities in Milton Keynes .
• Full study support for professional accounting qualifications.