Assistant Management Accountant

About the Business

A great opportunity to join a well-established accountancy and business advisory firm based in Birmingham with hybrid working as an Assistant Management Accountant. The role sits within a supportive finance team and offers genuine exposure across the full finance function, from day-to-day transactional processing through to reporting, reconciliations, and wider group support.

Main Duties

As an Assistant Management Accountant, your main duties include

Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including posting journals, accruals, and prepayments

Preparing weekly cash flow figures for submission to the wider group

Producing WIP reporting for review by fee earners

Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management information pack

Managing supplier payments and customer receipts, including direct debit administration and payment allocation

Completing bank reconciliations and posting cashbook entries

Maintaining monthly balance sheet control account reconciliations

Monitoring aged debt and producing reports to support review meetings

Processing employee expenses in line with company policy, ensuring documentation is properly retained

Supporting VAT return preparation for group submission and maintaining records in line with HMRC requirements

Assisting with payroll administration, including checking data and liaising with relevant teams

Providing wider support to the group finance team, including managing shared finance inboxes

Location / Office / Culture

The role is based in Birmingham, within a friendly and close-knit finance team. You’ll gain broad exposure across the finance function, working closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, while developing your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have

Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or administrative role is desirable

A good understanding of basic accounting principles, ledgers, and reconciliations

Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Confidence using Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite

Experience with Sage Intacct is advantageous

The ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage multiple deadlines

Clear, professional communication skills with colleagues, suppliers, and customers

Discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial information

AAT qualified, or working towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or another relevant accounting qualification, is desirable

Why Join the Business

Broad, hands-on exposure across the full finance function

Support and encouragement towards a professional accounting qualification

A friendly, close-knit, and team-focused finance department

Genuine variety in day-to-day responsibilities

The chance to build skills across reporting, reconciliations, and payroll support