Temporary Assistant Management Accountant

Are you an Assistant Accountant looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact? Do you enjoy supporting month-end processes while working closely with stakeholders across the organisation? Keen to contribute to process improvements within a small, collaborative finance team?

An organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its finance function on a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to management accounts, stakeholder engagement and ongoing process improvements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Posting journals and assisting with month-end processes
• Engaging with stakeholders to provide financial information and support decision-making
• Reviewing and improving finance processes, particularly in preparation for system enhancements
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive approach and willingness to support across a small team
• Ideally some exposure to sectors such as housing, asset management or service charges (desirable)

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to join a supportive team and add value in a varied interim role, with potential for longer-term opportunity.