Assistant Management Accountant

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic family-run business in Sheffield is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support their finance function. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, flexible, and experienced in finance, with responsibilities including preparing accounts and managing ledgers. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Free onsite parking

Long-term development opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance/accounting role, ideally within an SME environment.
• Confident in using accountancy software and Excel for reporting.
• Friendly, professional, and able to thrive in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for sign-off.
• Work closely on HMRC-related payments.
• Administer payroll data for processing.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidence under Pressure

Flexibility

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Finance/Accounting Experience

Tools

Accountancy Software

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£33,500 per annum - flexibility for the right candidate
Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week - some flexibility offered

At Edwards Employment Solutions, we're proud to work in partnership with a long-standing, respected family-run business who are specialists in supplying high-quality food ingredients to chefs and hospitality professionals across the region and beyond. From humble beginnings, they've grown into a dynamic and fast-paced operation, still rooted in the same passion for quality, service, and integrity.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant to support their finance function and work closely with their Financial Director and wider team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual to become an integral part of a friendly, down-to-earth and hard-working team.

The Role - Assistant Management Accountant

As an Assistant Management Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts for sign-off by the external accountant
• Working closely with the Financial Director and Company Secretary on HMRC-related payments and transactions
• Reconciling company credit card expenditure and managing the cash book
• Handling bank statement reconciliation and processing payments through the banking system
• Managing and supporting both the sales and purchase ledger processes
• Overseeing the Credit Controller including debt management and credit checks for new customers
• Processing VAT returns and managing direct debit and credit card payment analysis
• Involvement in invoice processing and payment runs - working alongside a part-retired colleague
• Administering payroll data for processing by external accountants
• Coordinating staff holiday tracking and company pension contributions
• Reviewing and analysing customer rebates and discounts

The Ideal Candidate - Assistant Management Accountant

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, professional and thrives in a team setting
• Organised, methodical and able to work independently
• Calm under pressure and confident in a busy finance environment
• Flexible and willing to support other departments when needed
• Experienced in a similar finance/accounting role, ideally within an SME environment
• Confident using accountancy software and Excel for reporting

What's On Offer for Assistant Management Accountant ?

• Salary of £33,500 (slightly negotiable depending on experience)
• 28 days holiday per year
• Opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and relaxed team culture
• Free onsite parking
• Long-term development opportunity with growing responsibilities if desired

Sound like your perfect next step?
Apply today with your CV or call us on 01246 886366 for a confidential chat about your suitability.

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