Assistant Management Accountant Location: Stoke‑on‑Trent (hybrid working available) Sector: Education / Public Sector Contract: Permanent Overview A Hays exclusive opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to support budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting activities within a large, complex organisation. The role will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and supporting income streams while ensuring strong financial control and compliance. This role is well suited to a part‑qualified accountant or someone with equivalent experience looking to develop within a broad, hands‑on finance role. Key Responsibilities Support the production of monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts Assist with month‑end and year‑end processes, ensuring statutory deadlines are met Provide financial analysis and reporting to operational and senior stakeholders Support budget holders across departments, responding to queries and offering guidance Assist with income generation activities including invoicing, income reconciliation, and expenditure analysis Support financial planning for a range of income streams and projects Contribute to process improvements and implementation of new financial activities while maintaining financial integrity Skills & Experience Required Part qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent practical accounting experie...