Avenues Group
Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Hybrid with base in Sidcup, Kent (2 days in the office)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £30,900 per annum + benefits
Closing Date: 22 July 2026
Planned interviews: this will be confirmed with suitable applicants
Join our Finance team and help make a difference.
Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career with an organisation that values your development and recognises the impact of great financial support?
We're looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our collaborative Finance team, where you'll gain valuable management accounting experience, work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to an organisation with a meaningful purpose.
About the role
As our Assistant Management Accountant, you'll support the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting while developing your management accounting skills. Working closely with the Senior Management Accountant, Finance colleagues and Operational Managers, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial information is reliable and supports informed decision-making.
You'll be responsible for;
- Supporting the month-end process, including preparing journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any outstanding items.
- Maintaining income profiles and analysing income trends and variances.
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
- Supporting audit requirements and maintaining strong financial controls.
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.
About you
We're looking for someone who is organised, analytical and eager to develop their career in management accounting. You'll have:
- Experience working within a finance function.
- Experience supporting month-end processes, preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- A sound understanding of accounting principles, including accruals and prepayments.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
Experience within a charity, social care, housing or not-for-profit organisation, along with knowledge of Access Financials, Power BI or income profiling, would be an advantage but is not essential.
We also welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification.
What we offer
In return, you'll join a supportive team where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged. We offer:
- Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Generous paid annual leave.
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Access to wellbeing support and employee initiatives.
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.
As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme
”,
candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to
demonstrate
their abilities at interview stage.
If you're looking for a varied and rewarding finance role where you can develop your skills while making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your finance career with us. For an informal chat please feel free to contact our Recruitment Team.
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