# Assistant Management Accountant

> Focus Group · Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-12

**Salary:** GBP 27,000–30,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Financial Reporting

## Description

**Assistant Management Accountant**  
_Internal Job Level Reference: Senior Associate)_

UK • Hybrid • Shoreham or Exeter (3 days per week) - Competitive salary + benefits

**Focus Group is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely management accounts across a regional portfolio of companies. You’ll work closely with the Management Accountant and wider finance team, gaining broad exposure to group reporting while contributing to process improvements and system efficiencies.**

### What you’ll do

-   Support the end-to-end preparation of monthly management accounts for a defined group of companies.
-   Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, taking ownership of reconciliation items and resolving discrepancies.
-   Analyse financial performance, including margins, overheads, and variances to budget and forecast, providing clear insight and commentary.
-   Work with the Finance Manager, Head of Financial Reporting, and wider team to deliver accurate and timely reporting.
-   Contribute to ongoing improvements in reporting processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
-   Support initiatives to enhance efficiency through automation and AI tools.
-   Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure financial data is robust and reliable.

### What you’ll bring

-   Basic understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting.
-   Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and work through complex data.
-   Confident Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyse datasets.
-   A proactive, self-starting approach with strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
-   Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
-   Strong team player who collaborates well with colleagues across finance and the wider business.

### Nice to have

-   Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
-   Currently studying towards, or holding, an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

## Apply

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