Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,154 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Abbeycroft Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ACL128 |
Summary
Assistant Management Accountant
37 hours per week, permanent
£24,154 per annum (circa)
Hybrid working arrangements (Bury Leisure Centre & homeworking)
Are you a detailed-orientated Finance professional looking to grow your career whilst making a meaningful impact in your local community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our busy and supportive Finance team that will help you develop your financial expertise.
Abbeycroft is a not-for-profit social enterprise and registered charity with a turnover of £11 million. We reinvest all profits into the services we provide, helping to improve the health and wellbeing of communities across Suffolk.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Management Accountant to join us. You’ll pay a key role in supporting the management accounts, budgeting and business development – ensuring accurate reporting and helping drive strategic decisions.
Rota: Monday - Friday. Hours of work are flexible and can be agreed upon discussion.
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• Be part of a community-based organisation that has a real impact
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements with hybrid working
• Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth
• Potential AAT study support through an apprenticeship programme
Benefits:
• A multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (not lessons)
• A generous annual leave entitlement (24 days under 5 years’ service, 28 days over 5 years’ service)
• Pension scheme with NEST
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which includes information and resources around mental and physical health and financial support. It also provides 24/7 access to DoctorLine, Togetherall and discounts and cashback on 100’s of high street stores and restaurants.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Support budget preparation, monitoring and variance analysis
• Maintain attendance data for leisure centres and community programmes
• Contribute to financial forecasting and business growth analysis
• Help with audits and general finance admin tasks
Requirements:
• Previous experience in a Finance role is preferable
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Capable of working collaboratively as well as independently
Qualifications:
• AAT Level 2 qualification and working towards Level 3 (essential) but it would be highly desirable to have the AAT Level 4 qualification (or working towards this)
Closing Date: 18th August 2025 – please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
37 hours per week, permanent
£24,154 per annum (circa)
Hybrid working arrangements (Bury Leisure Centre & homeworking)
Are you a detailed-orientated Finance professional looking to grow your career whilst making a meaningful impact in your local community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our busy and supportive Finance team that will help you develop your financial expertise.
Abbeycroft is a not-for-profit social enterprise and registered charity with a turnover of £11 million. We reinvest all profits into the services we provide, helping to improve the health and wellbeing of communities across Suffolk.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Management Accountant to join us. You’ll pay a key role in supporting the management accounts, budgeting and business development – ensuring accurate reporting and helping drive strategic decisions.
Rota: Monday - Friday. Hours of work are flexible and can be agreed upon discussion.
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• Be part of a community-based organisation that has a real impact
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements with hybrid working
• Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth
• Potential AAT study support through an apprenticeship programme
Benefits:
• A multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (not lessons)
• A generous annual leave entitlement (24 days under 5 years’ service, 28 days over 5 years’ service)
• Pension scheme with NEST
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which includes information and resources around mental and physical health and financial support. It also provides 24/7 access to DoctorLine, Togetherall and discounts and cashback on 100’s of high street stores and restaurants.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Support budget preparation, monitoring and variance analysis
• Maintain attendance data for leisure centres and community programmes
• Contribute to financial forecasting and business growth analysis
• Help with audits and general finance admin tasks
Requirements:
• Previous experience in a Finance role is preferable
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Capable of working collaboratively as well as independently
Qualifications:
• AAT Level 2 qualification and working towards Level 3 (essential) but it would be highly desirable to have the AAT Level 4 qualification (or working towards this)
Closing Date: 18th August 2025 – please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.