Assistant Management Accountant

Steer Automotive Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle repair organization as an Assistant Management Accountant. Support financial performance through preparation of accounts, cost analysis, and budgeting in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for those studying towards a finance qualification, this role offers clear progression opportunities and hands-on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Accredited ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting role is significant.
• Automotive industry or workshop experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts and P&L reports.
• Conduct cost analysis on labour, parts, and overheads.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical

Proactive

Confident communicator

Education

Studying AAT / CIMA / ACCA / ACA

Job description

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wagestream-a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App - virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training - paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

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Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Wagestream-a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• VIP Awards - colleague recognition scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App - virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training - paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Join Steer Automotive Group, one of the UK's leading vehicle repair organisations, and play a key role in shaping the financial performance of a dynamic, growing business.

We're looking for an Assistant Management Accountant with a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers. If you're working towards a finance qualification and ready to accelerate your career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment-this could be the perfect fit.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and P&L reports across our repair centres
• Conducting cost analysis on labour, parts, and overheads
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting (e.g., labour efficiency, parts usage)
• Managing reconciliations, inventory tracking, and WIP adjustments
• Collaborating with operational teams to turn financial data into meaningful insight
• Supporting audit and compliance processes
• Assisting with accounts payable/receivable when needed

What We're Looking For:

• Currently studying AAT / CIMA / ACCA / ACA
• Significant experience in a finance or accounting role
• Automotive industry or workshop environment experience is highly desirable
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Confident communicator who can work cross-functionally with finance and non-finance teams
• Analytical, proactive, and commercially minded

Why Join Us?

At Steer, we're not just repairing vehicles-we're reshaping the future of accident repair. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team, with clear progression opportunities, hands-on experience, and the chance to make a real impact.

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now and help us steer smarter decisions across the group.