Job Opportunity: Assistant Management Accountant (6-Month FTC) Location: Andover Salary: 35,000 - 37,000 pro rata (depending on experience) Our client is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. If you''re analytical, Excel-savvy, and eager to grow your finance career, this is a fantastic opportunity, this role would suit a confident and curious individual who thrives on delivering high-quality financial insights. Please note, this role is based in Andover but you will also be required to attend other offices in Dorset. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with monthly management and annual statutory accounts Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts Providing financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders Performing balance sheet reconciliations Managing journal entries, accruals, and prepayments Conducting variance analysis and ad-hoc financial reports Extracting and manipulating data from financial systems Identifying and supporting process improvements Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal deadlines Preparing external returns and reports Essential Skills and Experience: Strong analytical and organisational skills Excellent communication and time management abilities A proactive mindset and desire to challenge the status quo Strong all-round IT capability with advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) Ability to extract and work with data from finance syste