Junior Management Accountant

To support the Management Accountant and Financial Controller in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across the business. The Junior Management Accountant will assist with core month-end processes, reconciliations, and data gathering activities, building a strong foundation in management accounting whilst developing their skills within a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

 

Accountability

 

The Junior Management Accountant is accountable for supporting the accuracy and completeness of financial records in accordance with Group policies and internal procedures. They will assist in the delivery of monthly financial processes, maintain clear documentation, and provide reliable support to the wider Pillar finance team.

 

Specific Responsibilities

 

1.  Labour Recoveries

• Prepare monthly labour recovery journals, ensuring all costs are accurately captured and allocated across the relevant contracts and cost centres.
• Coordinate with operational and project teams to obtain timesheets and other supporting data required for recovery calculations.
• Reconcile labour recovery totals against payroll and HR data, escalating discrepancies to the Management Accountant in a timely manner.
• Maintain clear and organised workings for all labour recovery calculations, ensuring a complete audit trail.
• Support continuous improvement of the labour recovery process, identifying gaps in data completeness and working with wider teams to address them.

 

2.  Trial Balance Reconciliations & Month-End Support

• Carry out monthly trial balance reconciliations, confirming that all standard month-end processes have been completed and correctly posted.
• Review the trial balance for missing or unusual postings, querying discrepancies with the Management Accountant as appropriate.
• Prepare and post routine journals including accruals, prepayments, and recharges under the direction of the Management Accountant.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations to agreed timetables, ensuring supporting schedules are accurate and up to date.
• Support the month-end close timetable, flagging any risks to deadlines promptly.

 

3.  Pillar Finance Support & Ad Hoc Queries

• Act as a responsive point of contact for ad hoc finance queries from operational teams, escalating where necessary.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and analysis as requested by the Management Accountant or Financial Controller.
• Support the collation of data for budget and forecast submissions, working with budget holders to gather accurate inputs.
• Assist with VAT, CIS, and other compliance-related data gathering as required.
• Contribute to finance team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives, bringing a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

 

4.  Systems & Process

• Maintain accurate records within Business Central ERP, ensuring postings are correctly coded and authorised.
• Use Microsoft Excel to prepare and maintain financial schedules, reconciliations, and workings.
• Follow documented finance processes and procedures, supporting knowledge retention across the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and raise suggestions with the Management Accountant.

 

Person Specification

Attention to Detail

Produces accurate, well-organised work and takes care with financial data and reconciliations.

Numeracy

Comfortable working with numbers, identifying anomalies, and presenting data clearly.

Willingness to Learn

Actively seeks feedback, takes ownership of development, and builds knowledge over time.

Communication

Communicates clearly in writing and verbally, with a professional and approachable manner.

Collaboration

Works effectively within the finance team and alongside operational colleagues.

Integrity

Handles financial data with care and confidentiality, upholding professional standards.

Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to work confidently with financial data

Clear and professional written communication skills

Proactive approach to learning and professional development

Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Team player with a collaborative and positive attitude

A’ Level standard education or equivalent; AAT studier or equivalent qualification preferable

Experience in a finance or accounting role (including placements or internships)

Familiarity with an ERP system (e.g. Business Central, SAP, Sage)

Exposure to month-end processes or management accounts preparation

Understanding of basic accounting concepts (debits, credits, trial balance)

Experience in a construction, infrastructure, or project-based environment

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP)

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and level of qualification.
• Exposure to high-value infrastructure and property services projects within a £400m+ business.
• Structured support for professional development and accounting study (AAT/CIMA/ACCA).
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with close day-to-day guidance from the Management Accountant and Financial Controller.
• Opportunity to develop a broad finance skillset across reporting, reconciliations, and business partnering.
• Hybrid working arrangements (subject to business needs).