Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant
North Leicester
Full time permanent role/Office based
Salary £27,000 - £30,000

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Assistant Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and supportive environment. Full training will be provided, but we are looking for a team player who takes initiative and has a strong drive for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and Balance Sheet (accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and journal postings).
. Support in preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.
. Prepare and review the weekly P&L, including variance analysis to budget and forecasts.
. Process purchase order invoices and supplier statement reconciliations.
. Manage payment runs, BACS, and currency transfers.
. Assist with month-end reporting and processing of month-end journals.
. Support the Management Accountant with variance analysis, accruals, and other tasks as required.
. Contribute to ad hoc accounting projects and process improvements.

The Ideal Candidate:
. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
. Experience with ERP/MRP systems is advantageous.
. Part-qualified accountant with the ambition to achieve full qualification within 3-4 years.
. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the finance team and across departments.

Package
. Appointment Type: Permanent
. Clear Career development to become a Management Accountant
. Part qualified AAT or ACCA/CIMA
. Study support offered
. Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (subject to experience)
. Hours: Full-Time (in-house)
. Holiday 25 Days + Bank Holidays
. Pension
. On-Site Parking


If you are looking for a role that offers career progression and the chance to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our growing team!


If you - or someone you might know - are interested & think this opportunity may be suitable, APPLY ONLINE or call Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting ref: 13205) on (phone number removed).