New Job Opening: Assistant Management Accountant in York

Job Description

Assistant Management Accountant
York | £30,000 - £35,000 DOE | Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career?

We are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant on behalf of a growing and well-established business based in York. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA candidate to join a supportive finance team and gain exposure to management accounting, business partnering, and commercial finance activities.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the production of management accounts and financial reporting, whilst supporting the wider finance function with analysis and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

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  Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts

  
  


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  Produce and maintain accruals, prepayments, and journal entries

  
  


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  Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances

  
  


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  Support budgeting and forecasting processes

  
  


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  Prepare monthly financial reports and KPI analysis

  
  


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  Assist with cash flow reporting and monitoring

  
  


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  Analyse business performance and provide meaningful financial insights

  
  


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  Support year-end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements

  
  


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  Assist with process improvement initiatives across the finance function

  
  


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  Liaise with departmental managers to provide financial information and support

  
  


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  Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures

  
  

About You

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  AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA

  
  


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  Previous experience within a Management Accounts, Assistant Accountant, Finance Analyst, or similar finance role

  
  


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  Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes

  
  


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  Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems

  
  


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  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  
  


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  Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

  
  


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  Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across departments

  
  

What's on Offer

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  Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

  
  


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  Study support available for ACCA/CIMA candidates

  
  


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  Opportunity to progress within a growing finance team

  
  


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  Exposure to management accounting and commercial finance responsibilities

  
  


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  Supportive and collaborative working environment

  
  


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  Generous holiday allowance and company benefits package

  
  

This position would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to build upon their accounting experience and develop towards a future Management Accountant role.