Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant  Location: Solihull Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 Reporting to: Finance Manager To support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts. The Assistant Management Accountant will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control and providing meaningful financial insights to support business decision-making. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts Support budgeting and forecasting processes Prepare accruals, prepayments, and journal entries Conduct balance sheet reconciliations Assist with variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance Support cash flow forecasting and monitoring Maintain fixed asset register Assist with year-end audit preparation Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by the Finance Manager Person Specification Qualifications   AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (desirable) Experience  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role Experience assisting with management accounts preparation Experience with accounting software and Excel (intermediate to advanced level) Skills & CompetenciES Strong analytical skills and attention to detailGood organisational and time management skills Ability to work to deadlines Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a t Key Performance Indicators Timely and accurate production of management accounts Accuracy of reconciliations and journal postings Quality of financial analysis and reporting Adherence to deadlines