Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Newton, Yorkshire, WF10 |
| Company: | IPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57386605 |
Summary
Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-driven Assistant Management Accountant to support the delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting. This role plays a key part in month-end processes, forecasting, and budgeting, helping ensure financial data supports decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities of Assistant Management Accountant
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Perform journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with relevant data and insights
- Assist with cost analysis and reporting on key financial performance indicators
- Liaise with internal departments to gather financial inputs
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
- Continuously improve reporting tools and systems for efficiency and accuracy
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis as required by the Finance Manager
Skills & Qualifications
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of management accounting principles
- Strong Excel skills; experience with financial systems
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Effective communicator with the ability to explain financial information clearly
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Support with professional qualifications (study support available)
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing European group
- Exposure to a sustainable and dynamic sector
- A collaborative, values-driven work culture
Key Responsibilities of Assistant Management Accountant
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Perform journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with relevant data and insights
- Assist with cost analysis and reporting on key financial performance indicators
- Liaise with internal departments to gather financial inputs
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
- Continuously improve reporting tools and systems for efficiency and accuracy
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis as required by the Finance Manager
Skills & Qualifications
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of management accounting principles
- Strong Excel skills; experience with financial systems
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Effective communicator with the ability to explain financial information clearly
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Support with professional qualifications (study support available)
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing European group
- Exposure to a sustainable and dynamic sector
- A collaborative, values-driven work culture
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