Overview

Assistant Management Accountant – Winnersh

Assistant Management Accountant

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package (with study support)

Location: Winnersh, Berkshire

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent 

About Brighter Living

Brighter Living is a highly successful and entrepreneurial care business supporting individuals across supported living and care services. The business has grown significantly over recent years and continues to expand across the wider group.

As part of the next phase of growth, we are looking to strengthen the finance function with the addition of an Assistant Management Accountant to support reporting, finance operations and process improvement across the group.

The Role

Working closely with the CFO and wider management team, the role will support the day-to-day running of the finance function while helping improve reporting, financial visibility and finance processes across the wider group.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across management reporting, operational finance, budgeting, cashflow and process improvement within a growing business environment. Over time, there will be opportunity to take increasing ownership and responsibility across individual group companies.

This role would suit someone proactive, organised and looking to develop their career within a growing and ambitious business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
  • Support operational KPI and management reporting.
  • Assist with reconciliations, journals and month-end processes.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Assist with cashflow tracking and reporting.
  • Support payroll administration and finance processing.
  • Assist with PO, billing and cash collection tracking.
  • Help improve finance processes and reporting visibility.
  • Provide finance support across the wider business and group companies.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Studying CIMA / ACCA (or AAT qualified) or equivalent.
  • Previous finance experience is essential.
  • Intermediate / Advanced Excel skills (pivots, formulas, charts).
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, develop and grow with the business.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work across different parts of the organisation.
  • Comfortable working within a growing and fast-moving business environment.

Desirable:

  • Experience supporting management accounts.
  • Experience within SMEs, care or multi-site businesses.
  • Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting systems.
  • Exposure to payroll administration.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to work closely with CFO and the wider management team.
  • Varied and hands-on role within a growing business.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Study support where required.
  • Genuine opportunity to grow and develop within the wider group.

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