Assistant Management Accountant (FTC 12 month)

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal solutions firm in Bolton is hiring an Assistant Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role supports the Financial Reporting Manager and is ideal for a part-qualified accountant with experience in month-end processes. The successful candidate will prepare accounts, assist in budgeting, and communicate effectively with team members. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including a Davies Incentive Plan and private medical insurance, within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP service

Income Protection

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Experience with month end accounting processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-financial colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of month end accounts, including prepayments and accruals.
• Reconciliation of Intercompany transactions.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Excel skills

Team working skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Part-qualified accountant or AAT level 4

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant (FTC 12 month)

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: Corporate Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

Keoghs, the Legal Solutions Division of the Davies Group, are looking to hire an Assistant Management Accountant to support the Financial Reporting Manager. This would suit a part-qualified accountant that has gained some experience of the month end process and want to develop this knowledge further. This role is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious individual to work alongside a friendly and supportive team. Ideally the candidate would be part-qualified or AAT level 4 qualified.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of month end accounts, including prepayments and accruals.
• Group accounting – Reconciliation of Intercompany transactions, posting and analysing group costs.
• Attending regular meetings with budget holders.
• Assisting in a suite of reports up to group within agreed timescales.
• Assisting in the annual budget process and regular forecasts.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monthly ONS reporting.
• Being a point of contact for the annual audit ensuring required information is provided and explained to the auditors.
• Updating of cash forecasting model – bi-weekly updating of the cash actuals into the monthly cash forecast for review by the Management Accountant.
• Ad hoc duties to support the team.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Will be required to be available to attend the Bolton Office.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• IT literate, with strong Excel skills.
• To take an active role in the finance department and display excellent team working skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior non-financial colleagues.
• Good analytical skills.
• We are looking for a well-motivated self-starter, who will retain ownership and a willingness to learn.
• A willingness to maintain flexibility on responsibilities is essential.

Time management skills and the ability to prioritise are essential.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing.
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation