Job Description
Assistant Management Accountant- AAT, Wakefield Assistant Management Accountant | AAT Level 4 | Wakefield | Permanent | Full-time| Hybrid | £35,500-37,500 Your new company We are thrilled to be partnering exclusively with a respected public sector organisation based in Wakefield, currently seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their dynamic and evolving finance team. This is a key role within a newly established function, offering the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial analysis and strategic insights. Your work will directly support informed decision-making across the organisation, helping to drive financial sustainability, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency.
Your new role This role is ideal for a traditional Assistant Management Accountant who is looking to take on a more data and improvement-focused role. Daily duties will include: Assist in delivering a professional business development function within a secure financial system's environment. Develop and analyse financial and non-financial data to support strategic planning.
Prepare statutory and non-statutory returns, grant claims, and performance indicators. Provide financial insight and reporting to senior stakeholders. Support continuous improvement initiatives and digital transformation in financial systems.
Mentor and support Apprentice Accounting Technicians. What you'll need to succeed AAT level 4 qualifications or above Experience of working within an accounting function Strong technical accounting skills and commercial awareness Excellent Excel and data analysis skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to present complex data in accessible formats A collaborative and detail-oriented approach Experience in budgetary control, forecasting, and financial planning (desirable) What you'll get in return Competitive salary: £35,526 – £37,692 Hybrid working model for better work-life balance 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years, plus bank holidays Generous flexi-time scheme Local Government Pension Scheme Career development and progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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