Assistant Management Accountant

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. Support the month-end close process, ensuring financial information is complete and accurate .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial acumen with expertise in month-end close processes, journal preparation, and account reconciliations. Proficient in using accounting systems and tools to maintain accurate financial records and support management reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Month-End Close ProcessJournal PreparationAccount ReconciliationsAAT Level 4 QualifiedExcel and Microsoft Office Skills

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Hard Skills

Double-Entry BookkeepingAccrualsPrepaymentsVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationData Accuracy ImprovementFinancial Query SupportAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganisational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPOracleSagePower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

AAT Level 4CIMAACCAACA

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentMulti-Entity EnvironmentFinancial Working PapersBudget Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the month-end close process, ensuring financial information is complete and accurate
Prepare journals, including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications, with appropriate supporting documentation
Assist with management accounts and variance analysis
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Maintain clear and organised financial working papers for audit and internal review
Ensure costs are accurately coded and allocated across departments and workstreams
Prepare recurring financial reports to support budget monitoring
Support budget holders with financial queries and cost explanations
Work with transactional finance teams to resolve posting and data discrepancies
Maintain accurate financial information across relevant systems
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and efficiency
Support improvements to reporting templates, dashboards, and documentation
Continue developing technical accounting and analytical skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience in a finance support, assistant accountant, or junior accounting role
AAT Level 4 qualified or actively studying toward completion
Working knowledge of core accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, accruals, and prepayments
Experience with month-end processes and account reconciliations
Familiarity with management reporting and variance analysis
Experience using accounting or ERP systems; SAP, Oracle, or Sage is desirable
Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills; experience with Power BI is desirable
Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues
Analytical and problem-solving mindset
Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally
Fluent English
Experience in a regulated or multi-entity environment is a plus
Willingness to progress toward a professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Clear progression path toward a Management Accountant position
Willingness to progress toward a professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA