Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant
Location: York, North Yorkshire YO1 (on-site)
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time (30–37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Team Size: Small finance team of 3

Overview

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are pleased to have an opportunity for a Assistant Management Accountant to join a small, collaborative finance team based in York, North Yorkshire. This role is key to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The successful candidate will work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to support financial performance and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and oversee primary ledgers using an accounting system (Sage preferred)
• Manage revenue accounting, including client invoicing and milestone tracking
• Reconcile accrued income, customer accounts, and advance payments
• Produce monthly reports to support invoicing and revenue recognition
• Perform credit control activities and support cash flow improvement initiatives
• Maintain and review customer data to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Post journals and assist with month-end processes
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and group reporting
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support capital expenditure processes
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements
• Contribute to process improvements and finance team initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Part-qualified, newly qualified accountant or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Able to work independently while contributing to a small team
• Experience with accounting systems (Sage desirable)
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting is desirable

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Study support available
• On-site parking
• Employee benefits package including health-related cover and discounts