Assistant Management Accountant

This would be a great opportunity for someone who is at the early stages of their career in finance and is seeking a role that will progress and develop them further. Applicants must have recent experience of working in finance and will ideally be studying an accounting qualification.

Client Details

Our client is a well established, growing and successful manufacturing business based in Wakefield.

Description

You will be working as part of a stable finance team of 6. As part of the role, you will be supporting the Finance Director with the provision of accurate financial information, maintenance of financial controls, and day-to-day accounting activities. Once you have received all the necessary training, you will:

Assist with the production of monthly management accounts, reporting packs, and financial analysis.

Prepare journals, bank reconciliations, and support balance sheet reconciliations and month/year-end processes.

Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and business planning through financial analysis and reporting.

Supporting non-finance stakehodlers with understanding the accounts.

Assist with stock accounting activities, including stock counts, inventory accuracy, petty cash, and company credit card reconciliations

Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment runs, and variance investigations

Prepare supplier payment forecasts and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Provide finance support across the business, including ERP system assistance, query resolution, and cross-functional cover.

Contribute to process improvements, maintain confidentiality and compliance standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team.

Profile

To apply for this position, you

Will have recent experience of working in finance

Will ideally be studying an accounting qualification

Will ideally have experience of working in manufacturing, but this is not essential

Will have a positive attitude towards learning and professional development.

Job Offer

£30,000 to £35,000, dependent on the level of experience.

Future salary increases based upon AAT, CIMA or ACCA exams passed

Full study support for AAT, CIMA or ACCA (financial support and 2 days off work per exam)

Hands on training from the Finance Director and wider finance team.

Future career progression to Finance Manager / Company Accountant.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking.

Life insurance.

5% matched pension.

Flexibility on start and finish hours.