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Assistant management/Financial accountant in Scotland

Assistant management/Financial accountant job description

An essential stepping stone for aspiring finance professionals, the Assistant Management Accountant role supports critical accounting functions, financial analysis and month-end processes. This position is ideal for candidates seeking career growth, hands-on financial experience and opportunities to influence business performance. According to the Robert Half UK Salary Guide highlights high demand for finance and accounting talent in business services, manufacturing and industrial facilities, and trade and retail, with all three sectors offering strong prospects for career progression and earnings growth.Key responsibilitiesSupport monthly management accounts and financial reportingAssist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisPerform reconciliations and journal entriesProvide financial data analysis and reportsSupport senior accountants with audits and complianceBackground and experiencePart-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant roleStrong analytical and numerical skillsProficiency in Excel and accounting softwareGood communication and collaboration abilitiesTeam structureAssistant Management Accountants typically report to Management Accountants or Finance Managers and collaborate closely with:Accounts Payable and Receivable ClerksFinance AnalystsPayroll OfficersThis role provides exposure to various finance functions and regular interactions with the wider finance team.What makes the role rewarding?The Assistant Management Accountant role provides a strong foundation for career advancement:Practical experience in financial processes and reportingDevelopment of analytical and technical accounting skillsClear progression pathways to qualified accountant rolesDirect mentorship from senior finance professionalsOpportunities for professional qualification supportHow industry affects the roleAssistant Management Accountant responsibilities vary across sectors:Financial Services: Exposure to regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.Technology: Focus on agile financial processes supporting growth initiatives.Manufacturing: Emphasis on cost accounting and inventory management.Retail & FMCG: Handling high volumes of financial data, margin analysis.Non-Profit & Education: Tracking restricted funding and compliance reporting.Role differences by company sizeSMEs: Wider responsibilities across general accounting tasks and financial reporting.Large enterprises: Specialised tasks within defined financial operations and clearer career paths.Sought-after benefitsHighly attractive perks include:Study support towards accounting qualificationsFlexible or hybrid working arrangementsEnhanced holiday entitlementEmployee wellness programsClear training and development pathwaysCareer progressionTypical next steps for an assistant management accountant include:Management AccountantFinance AnalystFinancial Accountant

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Salary for Assistant management/Financial accountant in Scotland
32250 - 42250
25th percentile
32250
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th percentile
36500
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th percentile
42250
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications
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