Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000.0 to £40,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35,000 - £40,000 + Study Support |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX51PF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4772596_1772579582 |
Summary
Your new company
A rapidly growing technology business at the forefront of cutting‑edge innovation is seeking a proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This role offers a study support package and an excellent opportunity to broaden your accounting experience while contributing to a forward‑thinking organisation.
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will support the day‑to‑day finance operations and play a key role in month‑end processes and financial reporting. You'll gain exposure to journal postings, reconciliations, fixed asset management, and transactional finance tasks.
Your new role
- Support day‑to‑day accounting operations under the guidance of the Finance Manager.
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Post accounting journals, including accruals, prepayments, and other routine adjustments.
- Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances as required.
- Carry out ad hoc finance tasks to support the wider finance function.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the finance team.
- Assist with the integration into NetSuite, supporting ERP implementation activities and finance transformation work.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across the finance team to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
- Strong proficiency in Excel.
- Familiarity with Xero or NetSuite accounting system would be advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Studying towards an accounting qualification would be beneficial.
What you'll get in return
- Stock options
- Annual performance bonus
- Annual Leave: 30 days + 8 bank holidays
- Flexible hybrid working: 2 days in office
- Private medical insurance (for you and your family)
- Private dental insurance (for you and your family)
- Study support toward accounting qualifications
- Additional perks as part of a growing, people‑focused organisation
- Recently refurbished, modern office space
What you need to do now
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