Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,350 to £34,435 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The role attracts an accountancy allowance up to £3,107 National and up to £4,495 London for eligible candidates in addition to the quoted salary. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 460736 |
Summary
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to supporting with the following:
Financial Analysis: Conducting financial analysis, budget management, and financial forecasting to support Defra in making informed financial decisions.
Reporting: Preparing financial reports and documentation, ensuring compliance with government regulations and financial standards.
Accounting: Assisting in maintaining financial records and accounting systems, including the preparation of statements and balance sheets.
Problem Solving: Working with experienced professionals to address financial challenges and provide creative solutions.
Continuous Learning: Participating in training and development programs to enhance your financial knowledge and professional skills.
Teamwork: Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to support the delivery of government services and projects.
Compliance: Ensuring adherence to government financial policies and regulations, promoting transparency and accountability.
You will support a variety of finance processes. You will work closely with finance colleagues and stakeholders across the business to maintain data accuracy, improve process efficiency, and promote financial understanding.
You will also contribute to producing training material and supporting customers and colleagues in understanding finance processes and the role they play in maintaining accurate records and reporting.
Financial Analysis: Conducting financial analysis, budget management, and financial forecasting to support Defra in making informed financial decisions.
Reporting: Preparing financial reports and documentation, ensuring compliance with government regulations and financial standards.
Accounting: Assisting in maintaining financial records and accounting systems, including the preparation of statements and balance sheets.
Problem Solving: Working with experienced professionals to address financial challenges and provide creative solutions.
Continuous Learning: Participating in training and development programs to enhance your financial knowledge and professional skills.
Teamwork: Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to support the delivery of government services and projects.
Compliance: Ensuring adherence to government financial policies and regulations, promoting transparency and accountability.
You will support a variety of finance processes. You will work closely with finance colleagues and stakeholders across the business to maintain data accuracy, improve process efficiency, and promote financial understanding.
You will also contribute to producing training material and supporting customers and colleagues in understanding finance processes and the role they play in maintaining accurate records and reporting.
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