Assistant Management Accountant

Dyson-Farming; Nocton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Generous Employer Pension Contribution

24 Days Annual Leave

Career Development & Training

Job summary

Dyson-Farming is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager and the wider finance team with core transactional responsibilities, while contributing to process improvements and reducing manual tasks. This hands-on role suits someone who is detail-oriented and proactive, with the confidence to challenge existing processes.

You will handle accounts payable, month-end activities, and assist with financial reporting and compliance, helping maintain accurate records and audit trails

Qualifications

• Hands-on finance experience with transactional focus.
• Comfortable challenging and improving existing processes.
• Experience in supplier invoices, reconciliations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage supplier queries and maintain relationships.
• Prepare and process payment runs per policy.
• Ensure proper coding of invoices in the finance system.
• Assist with month-end close activities and journals (accruals/prepayments).
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Assist in preparing basic financial reports.

Skills

Accounts payable

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Finance Assistant supports the Finance Manager and wider finance team in the day-to-day financial operations of the business with a primary focus on core transactional responsibilities, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, reduce manual activities, and support a more efficient and value-driven finance function.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is not only detail-oriented but also proactive, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest practical improvements.

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
• Manage supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships
• Prepare and process payment runs in line with company policies
• Ensure proper coding of invoices in the finance system

Month-End & Financial support

• Assist with month-end close activities, including posting journals such as accruals and prepayments
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Help maintain accurate financial records and audit trails
• Assist in preparing basic financial reports where required

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete.
• Assist with maintaining general ledger and delivering accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Assist with maintaining tax sensitive nominal accounts and preparing corporate tax returns packs
• Assist with cash reconciliations, cashflow and interest payments

Systems & process Improvement

• Work with finance system improvement manager to drive automation where possible to reduce manual intervention.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing finance processes, particularly reducing manual tasks
• Support the implementation of new systems, controls, or ways of working
• Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting
• Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to drive continuous improvement

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• 24 Days Annual Leave.
• Life Assurance.
• Generous Employer Pension Contribution
• The chance to work within one of the UK's leading agricultural businesses using modern technology and farming practices.