Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16 to £18 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | SO14 0AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | CMA Recruitment Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | OW44872-42626 |
Summary
A well-established and forward-thinking business located in Southampton, Hampshire is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. With a reputation for innovation and growth, this organisation offers a collaborative culture that values professional development and work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting a system upgrade project and contributing to financial processes within a dynamic environment. Enjoy flexible hybrid working, a supportive team, and the chance to develop your skills in a thriving sector.
What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?
• Supporting the successful implementation of a new financial system, facilitating a seamless transition.
• Assisting with transactional finance duties, including invoice processing and payment issuance on an adhoc basis.
• Preparing management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations to assist strategic decision-making.
• Reconciling control accounts and supporting intercompany transactions to maintain financial integrity.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and ensure compliance with financial standards.
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy:
• Proven experience in management accounting or transactional finance, ideally within manufacturing or similar sectors.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems, with a desire to contribute to system migrations or upgrades.
• Demonstrable analytical ability and attention to detail, supported by excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive team player with good communication skills, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptable and eager to learn, with a positive attitude towards supporting change and continuous improvement.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Management Accountant:
• Flexible hybrid working with a balance of office and WFH days.
• Opportunity to work on a key system implementation project in a supportive, innovative environment.
• Potential for longer-term opportunities within the business.
• Flexibility in working hours, including options to reduce lunchtime or start earlier to suit personal commitments.
• Salary will be dependent on experience.
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