FTC - Assistant Management Accountant

Your new company

An established and growing business within a project-led environment is seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to join their finance team on a part-time, fixed-term basis.This opportunity would suit a part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or QBE finance professional who enjoys being close to the detail, taking ownership of month-end processes, and supporting a busy finance function during a period of change.This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and reliable finance professional to take ownership of month-end while remaining involved in the day-to-day running of the finance function. The role offers flexibility through part-time hours and would particularly suit someone seeking work-life balance or a contract opportunity within a supportive team environment.

Your new role

• Preparation of monthly management accounts to review stage
• Posting journals and completing month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT returns
• Supporting invoice processing and payment runs
• Providing day-to-day support to the wider finance team
• Assisting with ad hoc finance tasks as required

What you will need to succeed

• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Proven experience supporting or producing monthly management accounts
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, operational role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage (ideally Sage 50)
• Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Solid understanding of core finance processes, including VAT and ideally CIS
• Experience working in an SME or project-based environment
• Exposure to construction or similar industries would be advantageous

This role will be ideal for you if you are

• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Detail-oriented with a strong process-driven mindset
• A confident communicator and collaborative team player
• Adaptable and proactive, with a willingness to support across the finance function

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