Assistant Management Accountant

NC AssociatesKnutsfordreedpublished 10/23/2026

About the company

Assistant Management Accountant Role Overview NC Associates are currently recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant to join a successful, family-owned business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll support monthly management accounts, month-end reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis, while working closely with the wider finance team to improve processes and drive efficiencies.

Your tasks

Assistant Management Accountant Responsibilities

  • Supporting the production of monthly management accounts
  • Preparing and posting journals for month-end
  • Calculating and posting accruals and prepayments
  • Completing variance analysis and compiling financial reports
  • Assisting with VAT return preparation and submissions
  • Performing balance sheet and bank reconciliations
  • Reviewing financial data to identify cost savings and process improvements
  • Helping maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
  • Assisting across the wider finance function and supporting the team where needed

Requirements

Assistant Management Accountant Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a role where you have had exposure to management accounts
  • AAT qualified, studying towards AAT or equivalent experience
  • Confident using Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
  • Accurate data entry skills with strong attention to detail
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify improvements and solve problems
  • Self-motivated, organised and able to manage workloads independently

What we offer

Assistant Management Accountant Benefits

  • Salary - £32,000 - £35,000
  • Opportunity to join a growing, family-owned business
  • Study Support
  • Work closely with the Finance Director
  • Annual bonus
  • Varied role with exposure to management accounts and month-end
  • Supportive finance team and wider business exposure

Why should you apply? This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a successful, growing family-owned business where they can broaden their accounting experience and develop their management accounts skills. With direct exposure to the Finance Director, involvement in month-end, accruals, prepayments and financial reporting, it offers the chance to build on existing experience, take on new responsibilities and make a genuine impact on the wider business. Apply for immediate consideration! Alternatively, send your CV directly to

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Assistant Management Accountant / Knutsford / £32,000 - £35,000 / Excellent Benefits / Free Onsite Parking / Office Based / Study Support