Assistant Management Accountant

Cotteswold Dairy; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent dairy company based in Tewkesbury is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support its Finance Team. The successful candidate will be involved in preparing monthly accounts, reconciliations, and analysis. Ideal for those with management accounts experience, strong numeracy, and Excel skills, this role offers competitive salary and growth potential in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted products & doorstep delivery

Qualifications

• Previous management accounts or ledger experience required.
• Proactive, inquisitive and able to demonstrate initiative.
• Strong Excel and IT skills; experience with Sage 200 an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly depot and dairy stock valuations on Sage.
• Process monthly accruals including payroll and dairy costs.
• Assist in preparation of depot accounts and support monthly management accounts.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Excel skills

Proactive attitude

Collaboration

Education

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or AAT qualified

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

Assistant Management Accountant - Cotteswold Dairy (Tewkesbury Head Office)

Location: Tewkeswold Head Office | Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday–Friday | Department: Finance | Reports to: Management Accountant

Join Team Cotteswold

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first-class customer service. At our Tewkeswold Head Office, we are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support our Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure across a variety of financial processes, supporting the Management Accountant with monthly accounts, reconciliations, analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly depot and dairy stock valuations on Sage
• Process monthly accruals including payroll, packaging, milk, cream and fleet costs
• Complete fuel account reconciliations and fleet accruals
• Assist in preparation of depot accounts; investigate and resolve variances
• Support the production of monthly management accounts and maintain key files
• Reconcile MTD data and sales analysis using Excel
• Assist in financial performance analysis and purchase ledger postings
• Maintain records to support annual audit and tax analysis
• Assist with year-end stocktaking and BACS postings

About You – Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or AAT qualified – desirable
• Previous management accounts or ledger experience required
• Strong numeracy, attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proactive, inquisitive and able to demonstrate initiative
• Excellent time management, able to meet deadlines and multitask effectively
• Strong Excel and IT skills; experience with Sage 200 an advantage
• A collaborative team player, willing to support colleagues across Finance and other departments

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and development
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
• Discounted products & doorstep delivery

About Cotteswold Dairy

At Cotteswold Dairy we believe in the strength of Team Cotteswold. We value our staff, our customers and our communities. Our purpose is to be at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community. Joining as an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll be part of a team that supports business performance and long-term success.

How to Apply

If you’re a motivated finance professional looking to develop your career as an Assistant Management Accountant in a growing family business, we’d love to hear from you.

About Cotteswold Dairy

Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. Built on the founding values of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business has remained committed to those principles spanning three generations, now under the leadership of Managing Director George Workman.

Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.

At our heart lies a strong ethical and environmental commitment. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.

More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet—making us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.