Assistant Management Accountant in Bury St Edmunds

Assistant Management Accountant

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We are an established international organisation undergoing significant commercial change and exciting systems transformation. We are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join our team in Bury St Edmunds. This role offers the opportunity to support the Management Accountant while gaining valuable exposure to new ERP implementation and broader business operations.

Pay Range

This range is provided by Rutherford Briant Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Salary range: £32,000 – £35,000, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and year‑end financial statements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including interim budget updates.
• Ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial data.
• Contribute to compliance across tax, PAYE, VAT, pensions, and insurance obligations.
• Identify opportunities to drive cost efficiencies and improve financial processes.
• Develop knowledge of financial systems and controls, contributing to ongoing improvements.
• Act as the internal point of contact for IT queries, liaising with external IT consultants and support partners.
• AAT qualified, studying, or planning to study ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong Excel skills with good numerical and analytical ability.
• Keen interest in IT systems or tech process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and an analytical, problem‑solving mindset.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.

Benefits

• Study support.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Pension and additional company benefits.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Location: Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage under‑represented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.