Management Accounts Assistant

Yordas Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm based in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Management Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role requires assisting with budgeting, financial reporting, and preparing management accounts. Ideal candidates will possess a business degree, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers the opportunity to support the CFO and gain valuable experience in financial operations. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous holidays, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension Scheme and Medical Benefits

Generous holidays

Professional Development

Social Culture

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to create meaningful visual reports.
• Confidence to liaise with stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Monitor and report cashflow.
• Analyze key financial trends.
• Assist in producing financial performance packs.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail

Strong visual skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Business degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

About Yordas Group

Yordas Group is a leading international provider of scientific and consultancy services, regulatory advice and training to industry in sustainability, chemicals management and risk assessment. We help ensure companies are compliant and up-to-date with the regulations affecting their supply chains and product portfolios. Yordas is headquartered in the UK, with offices and representation across the globe.

Job Title

Management Accounts Assistant

Department

Finance

Location

Lancaster, UK

Grade

Dependent on experience

Salary Range

Negotiable – 0.4 to 0.6 FTE

Summary

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Management Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all accounting processes. This role will assist the CFO in delivering accurate and timely financial information, assisting with the month‑end management accounts process and supporting with the financial reporting, audit preparation, budgeting and forecasting.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist with cashflow monitoring and reporting
• Perform analysis and provide management with insight and commentary on key trends
• Assist with the production of the monthly financial performance financial packs for the board
• Assist with internal reporting
• Suggest and implement improvements to financial process and controls
• Provide support and cover across the wider finance team when required

Profile and Qualifications

• Business degree or equivalent
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong visual skills (being able to create meaningful graphs, PowerPoint slides)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation
• Willingness to collaborate with others to achieve success as a team
• Hands‑on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• High attention to detail with excellent organisation and time management skills
• Proactive, creative problem‑solving mindset

Staff Benefits

• Pension Scheme and Medical Benefits
• Generous holidays
• Professional Development
• Social Culture
• Flexible working