Assistant Management Accountant

Hovis Bakeries; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries in Stockport is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join the Finance Team. You will be responsible for financial reporting and processing across the site, providing analysis of variances and contributing to budget and forecast processes.

The role requires an AAT background, strong spreadsheet and numerical skills, and the ability to work independently with large volumes of data. You’ll support weekly and period reporting and collaborate with the central finance team.

Qualifications

• Requires AAT or equivalent background in accounting or finance.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyse variances and contribute to budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure weekly and period reporting and analysis.
• Issue weekly and period reports to GM and site leadership.
• Understand site costs and variances to budget and forecast.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls in collaboration with Finance Business Partner.
• Collaborate with central finance team for budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT or equivalent background

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assistant Management Accountant (4319)

Requisition ID4319-Posted19/10/2026- Region (1) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join the Finance Team based at our Stockport site. Reporting to the Regional Finance Business Partner this role has accountability and ownership for the financial reporting and processing activities across the site, including providing analysis of key variances and making a contribution to the Budget & Forecast processes.

We believe in rewarding our employees and providing a supportive work environment. Here’s what you’ll get:

Key Accountabilities

As an Assistant Accountant you’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day finance operations, including:

• Ensure all processes are completed to facilitate weekly & period reporting and analysis


• Issuing weekly & period reports to the GM & site leadership teams


• Understanding site costs and the variances to budget & forecast in all key areas


• Working with Finance Business Partner to ensure compliance to financial controls


• Liaising with other members of the central finance team to contribute to accuratebudgeting & forecasting


• Providing ad hoc finance support for GM & senior managers


• Involvement in quarterly forecasting


• Assisting with ad-hoc tasks to ensure the Finance Services team delivers a high-quality service.

The Right Person

• AAT or equivalent background good experience of working in a Finance role.


• Strong spreadsheet and numerical skills.


• Understanding of manufacturing and logistics processes


• Able to work independently while managing large volumes of data accurately.


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and have the ability to understand the bigger picture


• Confident communicator with a strong team ethic.


• Flexible, proactive, and committed to doing a great job.