Job Description
Maternity Cover - Assistant Management Accountant
Full-Time | 5 Days Office-Based | Near Coventry| 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
We are working with a well-established and growing organisation seeking a hands-on Assistant Management Accountant to join the team on a maternity cover contract.
This is a heavily transactional, all-round finance role suited to someone who enjoys being in the detail while also supporting month-end and management reporting. You will be an integral part of a small, collaborative finance team and will need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves.
The Role
This is not a siloed position - you will cover the full finance function across transactional processing and month-end support.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Purchase ledger & sales ledger management
- Bank reconciliations and cash allocation
- Payment runs
- Credit control support
- VAT returns
- Assisting with month-end journals, accruals and prepayments
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting production of monthly management accounts
- Assisting with audit preparation
About You
- Previous experience in an all-round finance role
- Strong transactional grounding (AP/AR essential)
- Comfortable supporting month-end processes
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Proactive and able to work independently
- AAT qualified or studying (ACCA/CIMA) desirable but not essential
The Offer
12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
5 days per week office-based
Stable, supportive team environment
Opportunity to gain broad exposure across finance
This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to play a key role in keeping the finance function running smoothly.
You must be immediately available or on a short notice to be considered