Location York, England Sector Accountancy Salary £30,000.00 to £350,000.00 per annum
Assistant Management Accountant
York | £30,000 - £35,000 DOE | Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career?
We are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant on behalf of a growing and well-established business based in York. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA candidate to join a supportive finance team and gain exposure to management accounting, business partnering, and commercial finance activities.
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the production of management accounts and financial reporting, whilst supporting the wider finance function with analysis and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Produce and maintain accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepare monthly financial reports and KPI analysis
- Assist with cash flow reporting and monitoring
- Analyse business performance and provide meaningful financial insights
- Support year‑end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements
- Assist with process improvement initiatives across the finance function
- Liaise with departmental managers to provide financial information and support
- Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures
About You
- AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA
- Previous experience within a Management Accounts, Assistant Accountant, Finance Analyst, or similar finance role
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and month‑end processes
- Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across departments
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
- Study support available for ACCA/CIMA candidates
- Opportunity to progress within a growing finance team
- Exposure to management accounting and commercial finance responsibilities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Generous holiday allowance and company benefits package
This position would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to build upon their accounting experience and develop towards a future Management Accountant role.
