Assistant Management Accountant

JCB; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial reporting and contribute to continuous efficiency improvements. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and offers a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday, onsite gym access, and other employee benefits.

Benefits

Onsite gym

33 days' holiday

Company pension

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Qualifications

• Working towards a professional finance qualification is preferred.
• Confidence in Microsoft Excel usage, including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, and POWER QUERY.
• Ability to manage high volumes and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and monthly statement matching.
• Support the Accounts Payable/Management Accounts function.
• Perform daily financial performance reporting to management.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or working towards a professional finance qualification

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Finance team within JCB's Service Business Unit. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting both internal and external stakeholders. You'll be a trusted point of contact for finance queries, contributing to continuous improvement and helping drive efficiency across the function. This role offers a fast-paced environment with real scope for development and progression.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Month end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Intercompany reconciliation - monthly statement reconciliation and mismatch resolution. Post month end invoice clearance and query resolution.
• Manual sales invoicing - ad-hoc raising of part sales invoices.
• Posting accruals and prepayments, particularly linked to Accounts Payable. Other ad hoc accrual and prepayment postings.
• Support the Accounts Payable/Management Accounts function as and when required including external supplier statement reconciliations.
• Overhead analysis and assisting with other month-end activities.
• Raising commercial invoices for overseas intercompany.
• Daily financial performance reporting to management.
• Improvement of key processes to streamline and improve efficiency.

This will be suited to you if...

• You're working towards a professional finance qualification or are a recent graduate with a relevant degree and a desire to gain a professional qualification.
• You're confident using Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS and POWER QUERY.
• You work well within an established team.
• You thrive in a busy environment and can manage high volumes and tight deadlines.
• You're detail-oriented, organised, and accountable for your own workload.
• You're passionate about continuous improvement and enjoy problem-solving.
• You understand the importance of adhering to Group Accounting Policies.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team's interview followed by an in-person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What's in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email [e-mail], and a member of the team will be in touch.

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