Assistant Management Accountant - £35,000 - £40,000 - Bromsgrove
- Aug 14
- 3 min read
Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Bromsgrove. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as an Assistant Management Accountant on a full-time permanent basis.
Culture and Environment
Our client’s culture has a genuine family feel, with a supportive, welcoming and friendly team who work collaboratively and celebrate each other’s successes. There is a real sense of togetherness across the business, creating an environment where individuals feel valued and encouraged to be themselves.
The workspace reflects this culture, with a modern, open-plan design and relaxed breakout areas that encourage interaction and collaboration. It’s a positive and engaging environment where people work hard, support one another and enjoy being part of the team.
Personality
You’ll be a motivated and ambitious individual with excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for accuracy. You’ll be confident taking full ownership of your workload, managing priorities effectively and ensuring tasks are followed through to completion.
You’ll be a natural problem solver who uses initiative rather than waiting for direction, with the confidence to make decisions and find solutions when challenges arise. You’ll be dependable, accountable and someone who can be trusted to take responsibility for your area while recognising when something needs attention.
As part of a close-knit team, you’ll be approachable and collaborative, with a genuine willingness to step up and support when needed. You’ll bring a positive, proactive attitude and the flexibility to get involved across the finance function, always looking for ways to add value and contribute to the wider team.
Package and benefits
Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week – client would also consider 4 days per week
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free parking
Statutory pension scheme
Christmas bonus - discretionary
Job role:
Assisting the Finance Director with preparing monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments
Monitoring project costs and completing variance analysis across active projects
Maintaining and reconciling key balance sheet accounts to ensure financial records remain accurate
Supporting financial compliance activities, including processing CIS and VAT returns and reviewing subcontractor valuations
Assisting with payroll using Sage Payroll, including providing holiday cover and completing pension submissions
Supporting purchase ledger and sales ledger activities during busy periods and team absences
Working closely with the wider finance team to support accurate and efficient day-to-day financial operations
Skills and experience
Holding AAT Level 3 or 4, or demonstrating equivalent experience through a QBE background
Having previous experience within an Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role
Demonstrating strong Excel skills, including confidently using VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
Having experience using accounting software, with Sage, Sage Payroll and Construction Manager experience being advantageous
Having previous construction industry experience and knowledge of CIS and DRC being preferred
Demonstrating experience with management accounts, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and financial reporting
Holding a full driving license due to the office location and limited public transport links
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