Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant

Reports to: Assistant Financial Controller

Employment type: Full time, permanent

Location: Home based with 1 day a week in our Burntwood, Staffordshire Head office

Salary: Competitive DOE

About the role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as an Assistant Management Accountant. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will play a vital role in supporting our financial operations by assisting in the preparation of financial statements, analysing financial data, and providing valuable insights to drive informed business decisions.

About Busy Bees

Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is the UK’s leading childcare provider and the third largest globally, with over 1000 centres worldwide. We are a values-driven, purpose-led organisation, committed to giving every child the best start in life.

Why you'll love working for us

• Sector-leading family leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• ‘Hive’ (Reward Gateway) – our 24/7 employee benefits platform with retail, travel, and cinema discounts
• Childcare discount
• Your birthday off every year plus 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Health and wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health apps
• Professional development through our in-house training academy and access to further qualification

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly profit and loss accounts
• Preparation of detailed monthly balance sheet control accounts
• Reconciliation and maintenance of accruals & prepayments schedules
• Reconciliation of head Office bank accounts
• Assistance with the production of month end reports
• Development of strong relationships with other departments to ensure accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Focus on continuous improvement to drive efficiencies in monthly tasks and processes
• Assistance with year-end audit requests
• Any other ad hoc jobs as requested by the UK Financial Controller or Assistant Financial Controller

Key skills & Experience

• Part/fully AAT qualified or suitable management accounts or finance experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Must be able to work effectively without supervision
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills

Apply now and take the next step in your finance career with Busy Bees at an exciting time of growth.