Assistant Management Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Assistant Management Accountant in Doncaster. This role offers exposure to management accounts preparation and trade finance while working closely with a supportive Finance Director. Ideal candidates will be AAT qualified or currently studying ACCA/CIMA, with strong analytical skills. You will enjoy a collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Study support for ACCA or CIMA

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, cashflow, and budgeting is desirable.
• AAT qualification or degree and interest in pursuing ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the group’s companies.
• Assist with trade finance, payments, reconciliations, and audits.
• Support weekly cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

AAT qualified or degree educated

Currently studying ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established manufacturing business with a £40 million turnover. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional to step into a hands‑on Assistant Management Accountant role, supporting multiple companies within the group and helping drive business decision‑making, while gaining full exposure to the management accounts process.

The offices have been newly renovated — think Grand Designs style! You’ll work closely with a supportive Finance Director who will mentor and develop you toward becoming a qualified accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for one of the group’s companies.
• Assist with trade finance, including payments, reconciliations, and audits.
• Support weekly cashflow forecasting.
• Help produce KPI reports and dashboards, including manufacturing data.
• Contribute to directors’ reports.
• Assist and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Provide financial information to support decision‑making.
• Assist with budgeting, variance analysis, and ad‑hoc financial tasks.

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to multiple companies and business areas, gaining broad financial experience.
• Hands‑on experience preparing management accounts, KPI reports, and financial analysis.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and contribute to business decisions.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with mentorship and development opportunities.
• Practical experience in trade finance, budgeting, cashflow, and fixed asset management.
• Chance to develop Excel, reporting, and financial systems skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• AAT‑qualified or degree‑educated, with the goal of commencing further studies or currently studying ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Hands‑on experience in financial reporting, cashflow, and budgeting is desirable.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Full support and guidance from a qualified mentor.
• ACCA or CIMA study support to help you progress your career.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to gain broad experience and grow into a fully qualified accountant in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.