Assistant Management Accountant

About the Business A great opportunity to join a well-established accountancy and business advisory firm based in Birmingham with hybrid working as an Assistant Management Accountant. The role sits within a supportive finance team and offers genuine exposure across the full finance function, from day-to-day transactional processing through to reporting, reconciliations, and wider group support. Main Duties: As an Assistant Management Accountant, your main duties include: * Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including posting journals, accruals, and prepayments * Preparing weekly cash flow figures for submission to the wider group * Producing WIP reporting for review by fee earners * Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management information pack * Managing supplier payments and customer receipts, including direct debit administration and payment allocation * Completing bank reconciliations and posting cashbook entries * Maintaining monthly balance sheet control account reconciliations * Monitoring aged debt and producing reports to support review meetings * Processing employee expenses in line with company policy, ensuring documentation is properly retained * Supporting VAT return preparation for group submission and maintaining records in line with HMRC requirements * Assisting with payroll administration, including checking data and liaising with relevant teams * Providing wider support to the group finance team, including managing shared finance inboxes Location / Office / Culture The role is based in Birmingham, within a friendly and close-knit finance team. You’ll gain broad exposure across the finance function, working closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, while developing your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or administrative role is desirable * A good understanding of basic accounting principles, ledgers, and reconciliations * Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy * Confidence using Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite * Experience with Sage Intacct is advantageous * The ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage multiple deadlines * Clear, professional communication skills with colleagues, suppliers, and customers * Discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial information * AAT qualified, or working towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or another relevant accounting qualification, is desirable Why Join the Business * Broad, hands-on exposure across the full finance function * Support and encouragement towards a professional accounting qualification * A friendly, close-knit, and team-focused finance department * Genuine variety in day-to-day responsibilities * The chance to build skills across reporting, reconciliations, and payroll support About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: BR76895