Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 34,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, ex1 1qa |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4764648_1769423916 |
Summary
Your new company
A large, established not‑for‑profit organisation in the South West is seeking to expand its finance team with the addition of a Management Accounts-focused finance professional. The organisation operates within a regulated environment, delivering essential services to local communities and placing strong emphasis on financial governance, value for money, and social impact.This is a people‑focused employer with a collaborative culture, modern working practices, and a clear commitment to staff wellbeing, development and flexible working.
Your new role
You will join the finance function in an Assistnat Management Accountant capacity, playing a key role in supporting managers and operational teams with budget monitoring and high‑quality financial reporting.Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and supporting monthly management accounts
- Providing financial analysis and insight to budget holders
- Monitoring, managing and reporting on budgets
- Supporting month‑end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
- Producing clear, accurate financial reports for internal stakeholders
- Working closely with non‑finance teams to promote value for money
- Supporting audit processes and financial compliance
- Contributing to continuous improvement within the finance function
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys translating financial data into meaningful insight and working collaboratively across an organisation.What you'll need to succeed
- Experience in a management accounts, finance officer or financial reporting role
- Ability to manage your own workload while working to multiple deadlines
- Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills
- Confident IT skills, including strong Excel capability
- Experience using finance systems
- A proactive and collaborative approach to problem‑solving
- Experience in a not‑for‑profit, housing, public sector or regulated environment is beneficial, but not essential
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary aligned to an established pay framework
- Flexible working options, including hybrid and flexi‑time
- Excellent pension scheme with strong employer contributions
- Generous annual leave plus additional wellbeing benefits
- Access to training, development and progression opportunities
- A supportive, people‑first working culture
- The opportunity to make a meaningful social impact through your work
- Modern office facilities and a positive organisational environment
What you need to do now
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