Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Solihull
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000
Reporting to: Finance Manager
To support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts. The Assistant Management Accountant will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control and providing meaningful financial insights to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Prepare accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
Conduct balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance
Support cash flow forecasting and monitoring
Maintain fixed asset register
Assist with year-end audit preparation
Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures
Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by the Finance Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (desirable)
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
Experience assisting with management accounts preparation
Experience with accounting software and Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
Skills & CompetenciES
Strong analytical skills and attention to detailGood organisational and time management skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a t
Key Performance Indicators
Timely and accurate production of management accounts
Accuracy of reconciliations and journal postings
Quality of financial analysis and reporting
Adherence to deadlines