Assistant Management Accountant

About this job

Salary range: £27,000‑£27,764 per year (up to £32K). Contract type:
Permanent.

Hours:

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Closing Date: 28/03/2026.

Location:

Colwyn Bay, North Wales

Reports to:

Management Accountant

A well‑established charity operating across Wales is seeking a Management Accounts Assistant to join its central finance team. The organisation provides a wide range of support services to individuals facing complex and co‑occurring life challenges, including mental health needs, substance use issues, housing instability, and social vulnerabilities.

Working in a mission‑driven environment, the charity brings together decades of experience from multiple established Welsh support organisations. The finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring services remain sustainable, well‑resourced, and compliant with financial standards.

Role

Purpose:

To support the Management Accountant in producing accurate, timely, and high‑quality management accounts and financial reporting. This role is integral to maintaining strong financial controls and supporting sustainable service delivery.

• Monthly management accounts preparation – prepare and upload journal entries into the finance system (Net Suite) using Excel.
• Review monthly income and expenditure for designated service areas.
• Process adjustments including deferred/accrued income, prepayments, and accruals.
• Investigate and report variances between actuals and budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Reconcile a variety of balance sheet nominal accounts.
• Maintain and update the contract management system with accurate and organised records.
• Support the preparation of financial claims and returns to external funders.
• Assist with costings for tender submissions.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Show empathy and understanding for service users supported by the charity.
• Carry out any duties reasonably aligned with the role.

• AAT qualification or working towards it.
• Experience with in a busy finance department.
• Experience supporting the creation of budgets and management accounts.
• At least 3 years' experience using accounting software systems.
• Ability to produce meaningful financial reports for decision‑makers.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to support process development and system improvements.

• Part‑qualified in CIMA / ACCA / ACA.
• Ability to write system‑generated finance reports.
• Experience using Oracle‑based systems such as Net Suite.