Job Title

Assistant Management Accountant
(Clear progression to Management Accountant)

Location - Dartford / Crayford – office based

Reports To - Finance Manager

Salary - £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)

Working Hours - Monday to Friday, Full-time

Sector - Heavy Industry / Manufacturing / Engineering
(Industry experience beneficial but not essential)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant on behalf of a client to strengthen and support their finance function. This role is ideal for a part-qualified, junior Management Accountant or Assistant-level candidate who is eager to develop, learn, and progress into a full Management Accountant position.

This is not a fully standalone role. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and play a central role in overseeing management accounts while receiving full training and support. We are open to candidates with varying levels of experience, provided they demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and genuine willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Support the production and review of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Perform variance analysis and help explain performance against budget and forecast
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards to support management decision-making
• Assist with year-end reporting and audit preparation

Oversight of Transactional Finance

• Review and oversee information produced by Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Monitor accuracy and timeliness of AR/AP output (without direct line management responsibility)
• Review bank reconciliations, control accounts, and general ledger integrity
• Support CIS submissions, bookkeeping, and reconciliations as required

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control

• Assist with budgeting and rolling forecasts
• Track budget vs. actuals and provide clear variance commentary
• Support cost analysis and cost control across operations
• Assist with construction WIP reporting and understanding

Ad Hoc & Development Projects

• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and improvement projects
• Contribute to improving financial processes, controls, and reporting quality
• Develop towards taking broader ownership of management accounts over time

Candidate Profile

We are open-minded on background and are happy to train the right person. You may be:

• A part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or similar)
• A junior Management Accountant or Accounts Assistant ready to step up
• Someone early in their career with strong fundamentals and the right mindset

Essential

• Strong Excel skills
• Experience using accounting systems (Sage essential)
• A proactive, positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and analytical curiosity

Desirable

• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, construction, or heavy industry
• Experience with management accounts or cost reporting
• Understanding of WIP accounting

What We Offer

• Clear progression into a Management Accountant role
• Full training and ongoing support from an experienced Finance Manager
• Real responsibility and exposure to the full finance function
• Stable, office-based role with a collaborative team
• Competitive salary within a realistic and transparent budget

If you’re motivated, keen to develop your accounting career, and looking for a role where potential and attitude matter as much as experience, we’d love to hear from you.