Assistant Management Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant/ Management Accounts Assistant
Location: Altrincham
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, with a 1-hour lunch break
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Working Pattern: Fully office-based during probation, with hybrid working available thereafter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation based in Altrincham. This role sits within a busy and supportive accounts team and will involve a broad range of accounting duties, including management accounts, VAT returns, bank reconciliations, supplier payments, and financial reporting.

The Role:
As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting and accounting services across a varied portfolio of accounts. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple priorities in a busy finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain nominal ledgers and complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Post management fees, transfers, VAT entries, ancillary income, and related accounting adjustments.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs.
• Prepare VAT returns for review prior to submission to HMRC.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review by Financial Controller
• Maintain ledgers, bank accounts, reconciliations, and payment processing across multiple entities.
• Provide period-end reports and supporting information.
• Undertake regular reconciliations and resolve any outstanding items.
• Review expenditure and resolve queries with internal teams.
• Prepare closing accounts and handover information where required.
• Carry out invoicing, including charges and fees as required.
• Support the wider accounts team with finance-related queries.

About You:

• QBE or AAT qualified finance professional or equivalent
• Previous experience preparing management accounts, nominal ledgers, bank reconciliation, accruals and prepayments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of VAT and supplier payment processes.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Professional communication skills, with good email and telephone etiquette.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a busy finance team.

Benefits:

• Varied and hands-on accounting role.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive finance team.
• Hybrid working available after probation.
• Long-term opportunity within an established organisation.
• 31 days holidays (including bank holidays)

What's Next?
If you are an experienced Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance professional looking for a varied role, we would love to hear from you.

Not Quite the Right Fit?
If you are a finance professional and seeking something different in terms of location, salary, or sector, please get in touch. We have other opportunities available, and if you know someone who may be interested, please send them our way!