Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant job in Bath

Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the production of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. This position offers excellent exposure across the finance function and would suit a candidate studying towards ACCA, CIMA or AAT. Duties will include:

Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts

Produce and post accruals, prepayments and journal entries

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities

Prepare financial reports and analysis for operational stakeholders

Monitor costs and provide insight into business performance

Support cash flow forecasting and reporting

Assist with fixed asset accounting and reconciliations

Prepare VAT returns and support compliance activities

Work closely with departmental managers to provide financial information

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls

Support the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and reporting requirements

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a finance, Assistant Accountant or Management Accounts role

AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA

Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

Excellent numerical and analytical abilities

Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with non-finance stakeholders

What you need to do now

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