Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire - Hybrid working (2 days at home)

Salary: £38,000

Full-time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded organisation based in Milton Keynes. Operating within a fast-paced, retail-focused environment, this business is known for its innovation and commitment to excellence.

This is a pivotal role supporting the wider Finance team, delivering accurate and timely financial information and playing an active part in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes that help shape key commercial decisions. You will collaborate closely with departments across the business, ensuring financial controls and compliance are maintained to the highest standard.

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• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
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• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, liaising with operational teams to gather relevant data
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• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
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• Prepare and analyse key financial reports to provide insight into business performance
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• Help monitor and control costs in line with company objectives and industry standards
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• Assist with preparation of financial information for internal and external audits
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• Work closely with the finance team to improve processes and automation within the accounting function
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• Support VAT and other statutory compliance activities as required
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• Contribute to ad hoc financial projects and business improvement initiatives
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• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or working towards a professional accounting qualification
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• Proven experience in a management accounting role, ideally within retail or a related sector
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• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting standards
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• Excellent Excel skills, with familiarity with accounting software (ERP experience advantageous)
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• Strong attention to detail, with sound analytical and problem-solving abilities
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• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising across departments
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• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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• A team player with a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning
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• Salary of £38,000
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• Support towards professional accounting qualifications
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• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
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• Contributory pension scheme
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• Friendly, supportive working environment in a modern Milton Keynes office
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• Access to wellbeing programmes and employee assistance schemes
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive environment. To find out more or to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance.

This vacancy is being handled exclusively by our recruitment team, full details of the hiring organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates.