Junior Commercial Accountant

A newly created opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team of a specialist financial services organisation with a unique public-private structure and a national economic mission.

This is a rare chance to step into a role that blends core accounting with commercial insight, systems improvement, and strategic business partnering. The organisation plays a critical role in supporting economic resilience across the UK and is known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach to risk and finance.

• Prepare accurate and timely month-end schedules, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Deliver monthly expense reports with detailed variance analysis and commentary to budget holders.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by compiling and analysing relevant financial data.
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to improve financial visibility and commercial insight.
• Leverage Power BI and other tools to enhance internal and external reporting capabilities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance systems and processes, driving automation and efficiency.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing and submitting required documentation.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives that align with the finance team’s strategic goals.

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or actively studying towards qualification.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with exposure to commercial finance or business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.