Assistant Management Accountant

Yolk Recruitment; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join a finance team in Bridgend. You will be responsible for preparing the Trial Balance, providing financial analysis, and supporting year-end processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or relevant qualification and at least 2-3 years in a management accounting role. This role emphasizes efficiency improvements and collaboration with the finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar management accounting role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a turnover of 50m+ preferred.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce the Trial Balance with detailed analysis and commentary on movements.
• Assist with overhead variance analysis and related reporting.
• Monitor and test critical spares stock monthly.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Accounting

Part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our finance team and play a crucial role in delivering accurate and timely financial and management information. You will be responsible for preparing the Trial Balance on schedule and providing excellent support to the Financial Control function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce the Trial Balance with detailed analysis and commentary on movements.
• Assist with overhead variance analysis and related reporting.
• Provide analysis and evidence to support Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure timely completion of related actions.
• Run the monthly stock report and post related journals.
• Prepare VAT returns for review.
• Prepare prepayment and accrual schedules, posting entries upon approval.
• Monitor and test critical spares stock monthly to ensure accounts reflect actual usage.
• Support year-end and audit processes by providing necessary information.
• Post and reconcile intercompany balances monthly, ensuring proper documentation.
• Maintain an audit-ready asset register with accurate asset postings and recharges.
• Manage assets under construction and oversee capitalization processes.
• Prepare accruals and prepayments for monthly and year-end closes, explaining variances.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, analysing key cash movements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and propose ideas to senior finance management.
• Post salary journals, analyse, and reconcile payroll-related Balance Sheet codes.
• Assist with data analysis for ESG reporting.
• Support ad-hoc projects and assist with compliance matters as needed.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Accounting or AAT qualification.
• Part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar management accounting role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a turnover of 50m+ preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (desirable).
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines.

Personal Attributes:

• Inquisitive with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Experience with change management (desirable).
• Highly driven and focused on delivering improvements.
• Confident with excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational abilities.
• Commercially aware with the ability to interpret financial data meaningfully.