Assistant Management Accountant

Company: Major Recruitment North West Perms
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Location: Poulton le Fylde
Job Description:

Assistant Management Accountant

Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire

£32,000 per annum | Full-time, permanent

Are you looking to broaden your management accounting experience and take on a varied role?

We are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant for an established business. You will gain exposure to different business operations and contribute to reporting, planning and the day-to-day finance function.

You will join a collaborative team where you can build your experience, take responsibility and help improve how the finance function operates.

The role

  • Assisting with monthly management accounts across four UK entities.
  • Preparing accruals, prepayments and other month-end journals.
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining fixed asset registers.
  • Analysing variances, identifying trends and explaining changes in financial performance.
  • Supporting budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with departmental managers.
  • Assisting with cashflow management and projections.
  • Working closely with site managers and finance colleagues to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
  • Supporting recruitment and the day-to-day management of accounts payable and receivable.
  • Assisting with year-end audits and liaising with external auditors.
  • Contributing to process improvements and finance system enhancements.
  • There will also be very occasional travel to other UK sites when required.

About you

We are looking for a personable, proactive finance professional who enjoys understanding the figures and working with colleagues across a business.

You will bring:

  • Relevant experience in assistant management accounting or a similar finance role, with practical exposure to month-end.
  • Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent status, with ongoing studies.
  • A sound understanding of management accounting principles.
  • Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
  • The ability to work independently, organise competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Clear communication skills and a willingness to investigate issues and suggest improvements.
  • A full driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional UK travel.

The package

  • £32,000 annual salary.
  • Full-time, permanent employment.
  • 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
  • Pension contributions of 3% employer and 5% employee.
  • Employee benefits package.
  • A supportive team and opportunities to progress within a growing finance function.

Please note: study support is not currently included in the package.

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Posted: October 5th, 2026