Assistant Management Accountant

Saputo Dairy UK; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy processor in the UK is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to contribute to financial operations. This role involves managing production data, stock management, and supporting budget preparations. Candidates should have a financial qualification, advanced Excel skills, and experience in a Finance Team. The position is full-time with a range of employee benefits including training opportunities and discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays

Working from home opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Pension contributions

Free on-site parking

Discount on SDUK products

Subsidised staff restaurant

Long service recognition

My Staff shop benefits

Qualifications

• Studying for or have completed a financial professional qualification.
• Experience working in a Finance Team.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Effective communication with staff and management.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Collate and record daily production information.
• Produce weekly reconciliations for production.
• Assist with stock management and integrity.
• Collaborate with operational teams for data accuracy.
• Produce weekly factory wastage reports.
• Assist with capacity analysis and volume planning.
• Manage the purchase order process.
• Support in preparing the Prepack budget and forecasts.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Time Management

Accounts Administration

Accounts Reconciliation

Communication

Analysis Skills

Budgeting Skills

Education

Financial professional qualification (AAT / CIMA / ACCA)

Tools

AX Dynamics

Job description

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high‑quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth‑driven work environment.

Assistant Management Accountant

Nuneaton, CV10 7RG
Full Time, 6 months fixed‑term contract

How you will make contributions that matter

• Production Data Recording: Collating and recording timely and accurate production information on a daily and weekly basis for the Prepack lines in the new Nuneaton factory.
• Weekly Reconciliations: Producing accurate and timely weekly reconciliations for production through the new Prepack factory ensuring the site operates within its budgetary constraints.
• Stock Management: Assisting with the management and integrity of stocks including Cheese WIP Finished Goods and packaging ensuring all stock is correctly transacted through the system.
• Operational Collaboration: Creating a close working relationship with the Operational teams running the lines to ensure material data recorded is accurate.
• Wastage Reporting: Producing accurate and timely weekly factory wastage reports for operational analysis and performance improvement.
• Capacity & Volume Planning: Assisting with factory capacity analysis and volume planning as required.
• Purchase Order Process: Managing the PO process for areas of the Prepack factory ensuring timely order raising and receipting to support accurate invoice processing (Overheads / Engineering Spares / Agency Labour).
• Budget & Forecast Support: Assisting the Management Accountant in preparing elements of the Prepack budget and monthly forecasts.

You are best suited for the role if you

• Are studying for or have completed a financial professional qualification (AAT / CIMA / ACCA).
• Have experience working in a Finance Team.
• Are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level (experience of AX Dynamics an advantage).
• Are effective at liaising with all levels of staff and management.
• Have experience working within tight deadlines in a financial environment.
• Are willing to challenge and develop factory process improvements where necessary.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with

• 25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays.
• Working from home opportunities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Pension contributions.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discount on SDUK products (Cathedral City, Frylight, Clover).
• Subsidised staff restaurant.
• Long service recognised every 5 years.
• My Staff shop – access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from thousands of the UK’s largest retailers & service providers.

We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer and strive to ensure our site is inclusive and accessible for all.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non‑physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Key Skills

Accounting Software, Time Management, Accounts Administration, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Reconciliation, Administrative Skill, Leadership skills, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Management, Communication, Analysis Skills, Relationship Management, Team Player Spirit, Budgeting Skills, Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full‑time

Experience : Years required (not specified)

Vacancy : 1