Assistant Management Accountant

The Opportunity Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a growing business during a period of expansion. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will support a diverse portfolio of businesses across the construction and hospitality sectors. This is a varied role offering exposure to management accounting, project accounting, commercial analysis, VAT compliance, and business partnering. The position would suit someone looking to build on existing finance experience in a role that combines month-end reporting with operational and commercial involvement. The Role Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Control Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit & loss reporting and balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain robust financial controls and processes. Ensure the efficient flow of information between financial systems. Assist with wider finance projects and ad hoc activities.

Project Accounting Monitor project costs against budgets. Work closely with operational teams to ensure accurate recording of purchases and subcontractor costs. Review work in progress, accruals and project profitability. Ensure costs are appropriately allocated across projects.

Compliance & Tax Support the preparation and review of VAT returns. Assist with HMRC compliance requirements. Support compliance with industry-specific regulations and reporting requirements.

Business Partnering Provide insight into project margins, cost overruns and contract performance. Work closely with operational stakeholders to support commercial decision-making.

The Person About You Essential Previous experience in a similar finance role. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems. Ability to identify issues and implement process improvements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Experience of project accounting or construction accounting environments. Knowledge of WIP, CIS and retention accounting. Experience using cloud-based finance or operational systems