Assistant Management Accountant

Recruitment Direct; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK food sector company is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their fast-paced finance team. This role involves supporting month-end processes, producing financial information, and contributing to the overall finance function. Candidates should have at least a year of relevant experience and strong skills in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Growth opportunities in a professional environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and manipulation.
• Desire to develop professionally and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journals and reconcile with the general ledger.
• Assist in producing draft monthly management accounts.
• Conduct detailed analysis and variance reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK grower and importer within the food sector for an Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced finance team supporting the business's continued growth. The Assistant Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the month-end process, producing accurate financial information, and contributing to the wider finance function.

What you can expect:

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5pm
• Salary: Circa GBP30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual leave: 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Growth opportunities within a supportive and professional environment

What you will be doing:

• Preparing and posting monthly journals and reconciling back to the general ledger
• Assisting in the timely production of draft monthly management accounts
• Reconciling balance sheet items, including accruals and prepayments
• Conducting detailed analysis and variance reporting against budgets and prior years
• Supporting purchase ledger and sales ledger processes as required
• Taking part in ad-hoc projects and providing wider departmental support

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of one year s experience in a similar finance or accounts role
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate data effectively
• A desire to develop professionally and support the improvement of internal processes
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• A collaborative approach, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive attitude and ability to adapt within a busy working environment

Recruitment Direct are working as an employment business in relation to this vacancy, you must be able to prove your legal right to work in the UK to apply