Assistant Management Accountant

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Management Accountant to support their finance team in Reading . This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to develop their career in management accounting, working on tasks related to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. You will gain exposure to key financial processes and collaborate with various departments, contributing to the financial planning and control functions of the business and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, gathering data and preparing relevant schedules.
• Perform variance analysis, investigating discrepancies and providing explanations to management.
• Help maintain the fixed asset register and process journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and analyses as required by the management accountant.

Requirements

• Part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role is essential.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, with experience in VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Good analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with study support for professional qualifications.
• Hybrid working model combining office-based work in Reading with remote flexibility.
• Opportunity for career progression within a growing finance department.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and pension.
• Positive and collaborative team culture.