Assistant Management Accountant

About the Role

Our client in Reading is looking for a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to support their finance department. This role is ideal for someone looking to further their career in management accounting, working closely with the Management Accountant to produce timely and accurate financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. You will gain exposure to various aspects of financial management, contributing to the financial planning and analysis functions of the business. This role offers significant learning opportunities and the chance to develop your skills within a progressive company that supports remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Process journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts accurately.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and presentations.
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc analysis and projects as required.

Requirements

• Actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, crucial for a remote position .

Benefits

• Competitive salary of 35000 per annum.
• Support for professional development and study leave.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Pension scheme and other benefits.
• Opportunity to grow within a supportive finance team in Reading .