Job Title: Temporary Assistant Management Accountant Location: Oxford (Office-based, not hybrid) Contract Type: Temporary (3-6 months, with possible extension) Start Date: Immediate Working Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday) About the Role We are seeking an immediately available Assistant Management Accountant for a temporary assignment based in Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to join a dynamic and supportive finance team within a well-established organisation. You will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager with management accounts preparation, month-end reporting, and financial analysis. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in an office-based environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess excellent Excel and accounting system skills. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts Accruals, prepayments, and journal entries Balance sheet reconciliations Support month-end and year-end close processes Maintain and update financial records and systems Assist with variance analysis and budget monitoring Liaise with internal departments to resolve queries Support audit preparation and provide relevant documentation Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required by the Finance Manager Key Requirements Immediately available or available within 1 week Part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience Previous experience in a similar management accounts or assistant accountant role Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar)