Assistant Management Accountant
📍 Chorley
🕒 9-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
💷 £30,000 per annum
📅 Start: January 2026 (or ASAP thereafter)
About the Role
We are recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a highly reputable business in Chorley on a 9-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to develop their management accounts experience within a busy and supportive finance team.
The successful candidate will support the month-end process, assist with financial reporting, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and provide analytical insight to the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
* Prepare journals including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
* Complete balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard
* Support cash flow reporting and forecasting
* Assist with variance analysis and cost reporting
* Maintain financial records and support audit requirements
* Process and reconcile intercompany transactions
* Support budgeting and forecasting activities
* Liaise with internal departments to resolve finance queries
* Provide general finance support and ad-hoc reporting as required
Skills & Experience Required
✔ Previous experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant role
✔ Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations
✔ Confident user of Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables as a minimum)
✔ High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
✔ Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced finance environment
✔ Strong communication skills and willingness to support the wider team
Qualifications
🎓 Ideally AAT Level 3 qualified or currently studying / working towards AAT Level 3 (or equivalent)
Candidates studying Level 4 or pursuing further qualifications will also be considered.
What's on Offer
* £30,000 salary
* 9-month FTC covering maternity leave
* Supportive, friendly finance team
* Opportunity to gain valuable management accounts experience
* Free on-site parking