Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business based in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent role for a part-qualified accountant looking to further develop their career within a supportive finance team, gaining exposure to management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and business partnering.

Working closely with the wider finance team and key stakeholders across the business, you will play an important role in delivering accurate financial information that supports strategic decision-making while helping to drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
  
  
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by working with operational teams to gather and analyse financial data.
  
  
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  
  
• Produce and analyse financial reports to provide meaningful insight into business performance.
  
  
• Monitor costs and support financial control initiatives across the business.
  
  
• Assist with the preparation of information for internal and external audits.
  
  
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and support automation initiatives.
  
  
• Support VAT returns and other statutory compliance requirements.
  
  
• Contribute to ad hoc financial projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification (or be actively studying).
  
  
• Previous experience within a management accounting or assistant management accounting role.
  
  
• A solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and management reporting.
  
  
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
  
  
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
  
  
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
  
  
• A proactive, organised approach and a genuine desire to learn and develop.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
  
  
• Full study support and ongoing professional development.
  
  
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
  
  
• Company pension scheme.
  
  
• Modern office environment based in Milton Keynes.
  
  
• Employee wellbeing programme and assistance scheme.
  
  
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
  
  
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
  
  

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business where you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, take ownership of your work, and make a real contribution to the finance team. If you're looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.