Assistant Management Accountant

Interim Assistant Management Accountant Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Rate: £32-£38 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Interim Duration: 3 months We're working with a prestigious Higher Education organisation in London that is looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to support its finance team during a busy period. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who enjoys management accounting, working with stakeholders and providing insightful financial information to support business decision-making. Key Responsibilities: • Support the delivery of the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments and journal postings. • Prepare monthly management accounts, dashboards and financial reports with clear commentary. • Perform variance analysis and investigate significant movements, working closely with budget holders and finance colleagues. • Assist with budgeting and forecasting, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete and submitted on time. • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly. • Support cost management activities and provide financial analysis to aid decision-making. • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, providing high-quality financial support and guidance. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting and management information. • Assist with maintaining compliance with financial regulations and support audit requirements. • Share best practice and provide guidance on management accounting processes where required. Essential experience: You will be a part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) actively studying towards qualification, with previous experience in a management accounting or finance role. • Experience supporting month-end, budgeting and forecasting processes within a higher education environment • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail. • Advanced Excel skills and confidence using finance systems (Oracle or similar would be advantageous). • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment. • Experience within Higher Education or another complex public sector or not-for-profit organisation would be advantageous but is not essential.