Accounts Assistant — Growth Path to Management Accountant

Reed; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition funding

Exam fees covered

Professional body membership

Study leave

Mentoring

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant in the UK manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will be an AAT Level 4 holder or early ACCA/CIMA candidate, with around 2 years in accounts. Apprenticeship background and full study support toward ACCA/CIMA are welcomed.

This role starts as Accounts Assistant with clear development into management accounting. The role offers progression to ownership of monthly management accounts, budgeting, variance analysis,

Qualifications

• Candidate must have AAT Level 4 or completed an Accounts Apprenticeship and be progressing towards ACCA/CIMA.
• 2+ years' experience in an accounts department (desirable).
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet and double-entry.
• Willingness to study with company-sponsored support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for group entities.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform financial and operational variance analysis.
• Assist with product and customer profitability analyses.
• Coordinate audits and ensure deadlines.
• Drive process improvements and reporting automation.
• Handle AP and AR for one entity.

Skills

P&L understanding

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Multitasking

Education

AAT Level 4

Accounts Apprenticeship

ACCA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reed is seeking an Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant in the UK manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will be an AAT Level 4 holder or early ACCA/CIMA candidate, with around 2 years in accounts. Apprenticeship background and full study support toward ACCA/CIMA are welcomed.

This role starts as Accounts Assistant with clear development into management accounting. The role offers progression to ownership of monthly management accounts, budgeting, variance analysis,