Assistant Management Accountant – Birmingham

About the role

Cooksongold, a global precious‑metal manufacturer based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support its finance team. The role offers exposure to a fast‑growing additive‑manufacturing business serving jewellery, aerospace, medical and automotive sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals and pre‑payments.
• Support variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing concise commentary.
• Help compile annual budgets and quarterly re‑forecasts, gathering data from department managers.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns, supporting schedules and respond to HMRC queries.
• Reconcile company credit‑card statements, ensuring accurate coding and documentation.
• Identify and implement finance‑process improvements, focusing on automation and reporting efficiency.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of experience in a finance role with month‑end exposure.
• Experience preparing balance‑sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Part‑qualified CIMA/ACCA or AAT qualified with intent to pursue further study.
• Proactive, inquisitive and able to handle confidential information discreetly.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Double‑entry bookkeeping.
• Accruals‑based accounting.
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation.
• VAT preparation and compliance.