Assistant Management Accountant

Dawsongroup Plc; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Birthday off

Bank Holidays

Up to 10 additional leave days (time‑s

Training and development

Job summary

Dawsongroup Plc is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support month end, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting within a long-established temperature control business based in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

You will work closely with the Management Accountant and operational stakeholders, turning financial information into actionable insights to support informed business decisions. The role may suit part-qualified or AAT-qualified finance professionals looking to progress.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support improvements in system usage, process automation and customer service across the team.
• Be analytical, organised and able to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues.
• Develop transferable skills and build relationships across the business.

Skills

Month end processes

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Excel skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Part qualified

AAT qualified

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.

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.

• 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.
  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.
  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).
• 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 The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.

The Values

• Innovation
• Accountability
• Teamwork

"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."

Jade Large

Fleet Manager - Bus & Coach

"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."

David Billington

Area Sales Manager - Truck & Trailer