Assistant Management Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Produce balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end processes
• Maintain strong financial controls and procedures
• Ensure accurate processing and reporting of financial data
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties
• Monitor project costs and performance against budgets
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure accurate cost recording
• Review work in progress (WIP), accruals and project profitability
• Ensure costs are allocated correctly across projects
• Assist with VAT returns and related submissions
• Support compliance with industry-specific regulations
• Liaise with HMRC requirements where required
• Ensure financial records remain accurate and compliant
• Provide insight into project margins and financial performance
• Support operational teams with financial information and reporting
• Assist management with data-driven decision making

About You

Essential

• Previous experience in a finance role with management accounting responsibilities
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify issues and suggest process improvements
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business

Desirable

• Experience within construction, engineering or project-based environments
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software
• Part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA or CIMA)

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours (30-37.5 hours per week)
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
• Exposure to multiple sectors and diverse finance activities
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development