Assistant Management Accountant
JOB_53379244717354Job type
PermanentLocation
ExeterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£34,000Closing date
12 Sep 2025
Assistant Management Accountant
Your new company
A respected and values-driven organisation in the South West, committed to making a positive impact on the community. With a strong focus on inclusion, development, and service excellence, they offer a supportive and collaborative working environment for finance professionals.
Your new role
As an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll play a key role within the finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting and compliance across the organisation. This newly created position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, contributing to the preparation of management accounts, budget monitoring, and financial analysis.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and budget reports
- Monitoring and reporting variances against budget
- Preparing cash flow forecasts and maintaining daily cashbook entries
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset register maintenance
- Supporting the preparation of the annual audit file and liaising with auditors
- Assisting with quarterly VAT returns
- Preparing timely fee logs and raising sales invoices
- Ensuring robust credit control processes
- Line management of the Finance and Payroll Officer
- Overseeing monthly payroll
- Supporting the implementation of a new finance software system alongside the Finance Manager and CFO
What you'll need to succeed
- AAT Level 4 qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
- Experience preparing management accounts and analysing financial reports
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and purchase ledger
- Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of payroll administration
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
What you'll get in return
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Group Personal Pension with 8% employer contribution
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Life assurance
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work scheme
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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