Assistant Management Accountant Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Portsmouth)

Job Description

We are seeking a capable and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited to someone with solid management accounts experience who is confident working with minimal supervision and able to quickly become effective in a busy finance environment. While the role does not carry full ownership of the month-end process, you will play a key role in the production of management accounts, forecasting, and financial analysis, working closely with the Senior Management Accountant and budget holders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on existing experience, gain broader exposure, and operate in a complex, multi-stakeholder Further Education organisation.

Job Responsibility

Play a key role in preparing monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis
Support month-end processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
Contribute to financial forecasting and monitoring, including expected outturn reporting
Provide finance business partnering support to budget holders across pay, non-pay, income, and capital budgets
Assist with the annual budgeting process, working with stakeholders to ensure robust financial planning
Carry out financial analysis to support decision-making, including restructures and investment activity
Support cash flow monitoring and capital expenditure reporting
Assist with the preparation of financial statements, returns, and reporting to governors and senior leadership
Review monthly payroll and track against budgets and establishment
Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with procedures and audit requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement within the Finance team

Requirements

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Experience supporting the production of management accounts
Experience of working in a fast-paced finance environment with competing deadlines
Ability to work independently, use initiative, and quickly build confidence in your role
Good understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems
Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

What we offer

Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
Pension: Generous Local Government pension
Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD Onsite
Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets

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