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Job Posted: 14 hours ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 33,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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

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