Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Harrogate
Salary: Competitive + Study Support
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a market-leading business in Harrogate. 

Working as part of a growing finance team, you will support the Management Accountant and Finance Director in the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is actively studying towards a professional qualification and looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and expanding organisation.

The Role

As Assistant Management Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the monthly accounting cycle and ensuring accurate financial reporting across a portfolio of managed properties and clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly financial packs for clients and property managers.
• Preparing and posting monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining control schedules and ensuring adherence to finance deadlines.
• Managing and reviewing sales and purchase invoicing processes.
• Assisting with accounts payable activities and internal audit requirements.
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of annual budgets.
• Acting as an internal point of contact for accounting queries.
• Assisting with statutory audits for both the company and its clients.
• Building strong working relationships with operational and support departments across the business

• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience within an accounts or finance position.
• Active studies towards ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and confidence working with financial data.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Study support following successful completion of probation.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Exposure to management accounting and commercial finance activities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work within a market-leading and expanding sector.

This role would suit an ambitious Assistant Accountant or Accounts Assistant looking to take the next step in their career and gain valuable management accounting experience within a dynamic and growing business.