Assistant Management Accountant
£35-40,000 | Full time, permanent | Wigan
Overview
Accountable Recruitment is working with a well‑established, growing organisation to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. With operations spanning multiple locations this business provides a great opportunity to gain wide‑ranging exposure in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment. Working closely with the finance team, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the finance function, oversee transactional processes, and contribute to accurate and timely financial reporting.
Key duties
- Supporting the business with the smooth running of the finance function
- Supervising and providing guidance to members of the accounts team
- Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances
- Reconciling asset profitability between operational records and financial reporting
- Maintaining accurate fixed asset/stock records and supporting periodic stock checks
- Preparing payroll data for submission to an outsourced provider
- Completing VAT returns
- Supporting cashbook processes, including payments and receipts
- Managing and reconciling creditor balances
- Identifying opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and efficiencies
About you
- Previous experience in a similar management accounts or finance role
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident user of Excel
- Experience with finance systems
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, resilient, and solutions‑oriented mindset
- Strong communication skills with a positive, can‑do approach
What's on offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunity to develop within a growing and evolving business
- Broad exposure across financial reporting, operational finance, and asset management
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Assistant Management Accountant in Manchester employer: Accountable Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic international business as a Group Accountant, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values professional growth and development. With a focus on compliance and strategic tax planning, you'll have the opportunity to engage with senior leadership and influence key decisions while enjoying a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance. This role not only offers competitive remuneration but also the chance to lead a small team, ensuring your contributions are recognised and rewarded in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Accountable Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
