Assistant Management Accountant

Dawsongroup; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawsongroup's TCS division in Sutton-in-Ashfield is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support month-end, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. You will work closely with the Management Accountant and operational stakeholders to turn financial information into actionable insights that inform business decisions.

You\'ll contribute to journals, reconciliations, variance analysis and cashflow forecasting, while seeking improvements in processes and system usage.

Qualifications

• Experience of management accounting and month end processes with accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to interpret financial information.
• Confident in explaining financial information to colleagues outside finance.
• Self-motivated, with curiosity to improve processes.
• Able to manage priorities and build cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support month end and year end processes, including journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Assist with variance analysis, financial commentary and stock control.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, capex, WIP and cashflow forecasting.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Support improvements in system usage and customer service across the team.

Skills

Management accounting

Month end processes

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Part qualified / AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you an Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant, or Finance professional looking for your next opportunity? This Assistant Management Accountant role with TCS will give you the chance to support month end, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting within an established temperature control business based in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

You will work closely with the Management Accountant and operational stakeholders, helping turn financial information into useful insight and supporting informed business decisions.

• Support month end and year end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with variance analysis, financial commentary, stock control and statutory accounts preparation.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, monthly expenditure forecasting, capital expenditure, work in progress and cashflow forecasting.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and help colleagues understand financial information and controls.
• Support improvements in system usage, process automation and customer service across the team.

About You

You will be analytical, organised and comfortable working with numbers, but just as importantly, you will be someone who can communicate clearly and build trusted relationships. Whether you are part qualified, AAT qualified, or have developed your finance experience through another route, we would like to hear from you if you can bring the right mindset and transferable skills.

• Experience of management accounting and month end processes, with a keen eye for accuracy and detail.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret financial information.
• Confidence explaining financial information and controls to colleagues outside of finance.
• A self-motivated approach, with the curiosity to challenge existing ways of working and suggest improvements.
• The ability to work flexibly, manage priorities and build positive cross-functional relationships.

Not sure you meet every requirement? We value potential as well as experience, so if you can see yourself succeeding in this role, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

TCS is part of Dawsongroup and provides temperature-controlled products and solutions, principally supporting customers across the food manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. TCS has built a strong reputation for technical innovation, customer service and long-term customer relationships.

• Join a business with over 50 years of experience in asset rental.
• Be part of a successful Business Unit with opportunities across a wider international operation.
• Work within a culture built around integrity, smarter working and solving customer challenges.
• Benefit from a people-focused organisation that invests in training, wellbeing and development.
• 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future

This is an opportunity to develop your finance career while gaining exposure to operational and capital expenditure within a specialist Business Unit. You will have the opportunity to build your commercial understanding, strengthen your management accounting experience and contribute ideas that can make a genuine difference.

• Internal progression pathways across national and worldwide opportunities.
• Funded training and development through Dawsongroup.
• Long-term incentives and support for your continued career growth.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Opportunities to develop relationships across finance and the wider business.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want yours to be an asset that continues to grow. If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career with TCS, we would love to hear from you.

The company

Dawsongroup is a leading provider of asset rental, leasing, and management solutions across the UK, Europe, and beyond, offering a diverse portfolio from temperature control and transport to materials handling, specialist vehicles, and modular buildings. At the heart of its approach is the Smarter Asset Strategy, enabling businesses to access and optimise assets without the financial risks of ownership, supporting scalability, efficiency, and financial control.

With deep industry expertise, operational excellence, and a focus on innovation, Dawsongroup helps customers boost productivity, resilience, and sustainability to stay competitive in a changing marketplace.

"What I enjoy most about my role is the variety that each day brings and the chance to work collaboratively with such a supportive and knowledgeable team. We work well together, always willing to help one another, and it's rewarding to be part of a team that is focused on delivering great results while maintaining a positive and enjoyable working environment."

"Since joining Dawsongroup in 2008, I've progressed from Trainee Fleet Quality Controller to Area Sales Manager. The business has continually invested in my development, opening doors to new opportunities and challenges. It's a company where hard work is recognised and career progression is genuinely achievable."