Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

 Location: Solihull

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000

Reporting to: Finance Manager


 
To support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts. The Assistant Management Accountant will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control and providing meaningful financial insights to support business decision-making.


 

 
Key Responsibilities
 


 
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Prepare accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
Conduct balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance
Support cash flow forecasting and monitoring
Maintain fixed asset register
Assist with year-end audit preparation
Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures
Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by the Finance Manager

Person Specification
 

Qualifications
 
AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (desirable)

Experience

 
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
Experience assisting with management accounts preparation

Experience with accounting software and Excel (intermediate to advanced level)

Skills & CompetenciES

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Good organisational and time management skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a t

Key Performance Indicators
 

Timely and accurate production of management accounts

Accuracy of reconciliations and journal postings

Quality of financial analysis and reporting

Adherence to deadlines