Assistant Management Accountant 3 - 6 month FTC

Assistant Management Accountant - 3 to 6 month FTC
Location: Reading, Berkshire - 3 days in the office, 2 at home
Reporting To: Senior Management Accountants and CFO
Salary: c£42,000 - £44,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term (3-6 months initially)

Start Date: Ideally by mid June 2025

Note: - a DBS check will need to be carried out on the successful candidate

Role Overview

We are delighted to be seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join our client's Finance Team on a fixed-term basis. Our client is a growing Education provider, and you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of key financial processes, including reconciliations, reporting, and the preparation of management accounts. You will play a vital part in maintaining financial accuracy and ensuring compliance across the Trust's operations.

Ideally you will be available at short notice to start this role - and potentially have previous and recent experience of working in a similar sector - OR have worked in a multi-site, Group Head Office, dealing with various entities.

Key Responsibilities as the Assistant Management Accountant

Banking & Reconciliation

• Process bank receipts, including transactions from school payment systems.
• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Monitor daily bank activity and update financial records, leveraging automation where possible.

Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and post journals for prepayments, accruals, and deferred income.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain and review the fixed asset register, identifying capital expenditure.
• Generate and review VAT reclaim reports in line with HMRC guidance.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist in compiling audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and external financial regulations.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in finance systems and processes.

Budgeting & Internal Support

• Produce departmental reports for budget holders, detailing actuals and commitments.
• Maintain accurate financial data and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual budgeting processes.

Person Specification

Essential

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience with bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems (Sage preferred)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Experience in education or multi-academy trust finance
• Understanding of public sector or education-related VAT regulations
• Familiarity with fixed asset and capital accounting

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal)
• Maintains confidentiality and acts with professionalism at all times

Please do get in touch for further details. Our client offers superb offices, a very friendly working environment and training on their systems and procedures - and long term job opportunities, subject to performance and sign off.

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