Assistant Management Accountant

OverviewJob Title: Temporary Assistant Management AccountantLocation: Oxford (Office-based, not hybrid)Contract Type: Temporary (3-6 months, with possible extension)Start Date: ImmediateWorking Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday)

About the RoleWe are seeking an immediately available Assistant Management Accountant for a temporary assignment based in Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to join a dynamic and supportive finance team within a well-established organisation.

You will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager with management accounts preparation, month-end reporting, and financial analysis. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in an office-based environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess excellent Excel and accounting system skills.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts

Accruals, prepayments, and journal entries

Balance sheet reconciliations

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Maintain and update financial records and systems

Assist with variance analysis and budget monitoring

Liaise with internal departments to resolve queries

Support audit preparation and provide relevant documentation

Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required by the Finance Manager

Key Requirements

Immediately available or available within 1 week

Part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience

Previous experience in a similar management accounts or assistant accountant role

Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)

Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, or ..... full job details .....