Location: Shrewsbury / Hybrid
Salary/package: £30,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join a growing and supportive finance team. If you’re looking to develop your accounting career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, this role offers excellent scope for growth and professional development.
Commercial Services Managing Wasteis part of Commercial Services Group, one of the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading organisations, operating 33 businesses across education, energy, IT, procurement, HR and more. With over 1,800 employees, our ambition is to create value and impact for every customer, every day.
Our mission is simple. We support the delivery of better public services to help people live, learn and thrive. This purpose underpins everything we do. A significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services, enabling us to combine commercial performance with meaningful social value.
As an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll take ownership of key accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. You’ll support budgeting and forecasting processes, maintain effective financial controls and play a key part in providing insight that supports decision-making across the business.
Prepare and post monthly prepayments, accruals and journal entries.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting schedules.
Produce management accounts and conduct variance analysis for designated areas.
Analyse overhead costs and support cost control initiatives.
Assist with ad hoc financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
Reconcile payroll postings and internal recharges as required.
Maintain audit file evidence and support audit preparation activities.
Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent; degree in Finance or Accounting desirable.
Strong understanding of core accounting principles and practices.
Confident IT user with proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities as skills develop.
Willingness to come into the office 2/3 per week in Shrewsbury.
Salary of £30,000 per annum.
25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years
Birthday Day Off
One concessionary day during the Christmas period
Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
Life assurance cover
Hybrid working
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.
We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.
CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.
Creating impact
As one the UK’s largest publicly owned, privately run organisations, Commercial Services Group offer the best of both worlds. Clear commercial expertise and a deep commitment to transparency, compliance and social value.
With over 90 years of experience, we work in partnership with public sector organisations to deliver tailored, impactful and sustainable services.
Commercial Services Group is dedicated to driving lasting social impact and empowering communities across the UK and internationally. We reinvest our profits directly into frontline services, delivering lasting value for future generations.
Our Divisions:
🏫Children & Education: Delivering everything needed to create the ideal learning environment, choose from over 24,000 products and comprehensive services including HR support, teacher training, recruitment, payroll and more.
🏆People & Talent: Our talent management solutions are designed to attract, retain, and develop the best talent in the industry. We offer a range of services from recruitment to professional development.
🌱Energy & Environment: We are at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, helping organisations reduce their carbon footprint, embrace environmentally friendly practices and manage energy procurement effectively.
🤝Procurement & Partnerships: Our procurement services are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring efficient and cost-effective solutions through strategic partnerships.
Our purpose
Supporting the delivery of better public services to help people live, learn and thrive.
Our vision and mission
Creating value and impact for every customer, every day. By working collaboratively and commercially – driving innovation and service excellence.
