Assistant Management Accountant

TAILORED SEARCH RECRUITMENT LIMITEDBirminghamreedpublished 10/12/2026

Your tasks

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Assistant Management Accountant to join a growing SME based in Birmingham City Centre.

Working within a small finance team and reporting directly to the senior finance lead, this is a varied role where you’ll get exposure across the day-to-day finance function. It would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and getting involved wherever needed.

  • Supporting the preparation of management accounts
  • Processing intercompany recharges
  • Managing high-volume consolidated invoicing
  • Preparing and processing payment runs
  • Handling ad hoc payments
  • Supporting credit control and outstanding debt collection
  • Bank and account reconciliations
  • Assisting with month-end processes
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting requirements
  • Investigating and resolving finance-related queries
  • Helping to continually improve day-to-day finance processes

Requirements

We’re looking for someone who

  • Has previous experience within an accounts or Assistant Management Accountant role
  • Is ideally AAT qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification
  • Has good all-round accounting knowledge
  • Is comfortable working within a fast-paced SME environment
  • Is proactive, organised and happy to take ownership
  • Has strong attention to detail
  • Uses initiative and common sense to solve problems
  • Is comfortable managing a varied workload and getting involved outside of a rigid job description
  • Is available immediately or at short notice

Experience using QuickBooks would be beneficial but isn’t essential.

What we offer

*Salary: £30,000–£32,000 Contract:** Permanent - must be immediately available or on short notice

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their accounting experience in a hands-on role where they can make a genuine impact. You’ll work closely with the wider finance team and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities within a growing business.

Other

Working Pattern: Office-based during probation, with hybrid working available thereafter