Assistant Management Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wednesbury, WS10 7PA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A well-established business in Wednesbury is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join its finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. The organisation offers exposure to a broad range of financial responsibilities and genuine opportunities for career development.

Your new role

As Assistant Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the business. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing transactional finance activities, and assisting with the production of management information.Key responsibilities will include:

Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Processing invoices, billing activities, and financial transactions.

Supporting month-end reporting and ensuring accurate financial results.

Preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.

Monitoring outstanding payments and liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve issues.

Reviewing credit limits and supporting credit control processes.

Maintaining accurate customer and supplier ledgers, journals, and financial records.

Producing regular and ad-hoc financial reports to support business decision-making.

Supporting internal and external audits.

Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Assisting with expense administration and reconciliations.

Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in an accounts or finance

Experience working with both sales and purchase ledgers.

Strong bookkeeping and financial administration knowledge.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

A proactive and professional approach with a desire to develop your career within finance.

What you'll get in return

Permanent full-time position.

Salary of £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience.

Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Exposure to a broad and varied accounting role.

Genuine opportunities for career progression.

Competitive benefits package and positive working environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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