Assistant Management Accountant / Management Accountant

The One Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant with a growing manufacturing business in Northampton. This position plays a crucial role in delivering accurate monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting financial performance analysis. This role is ideal for candidates looking for growth within their finance career, offering hybrid working and study support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Study support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial finance role is required.
• Candidate must have strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet reports, and internal financial statements.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including risk analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial records and controls.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Education

CIMA qualified or part-qualified

ACCA qualified or part-qualified

ACA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Northampton
Salary: up to £45,000 depending on experience
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, hybrid working 3 days office based and 2 days working from home
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

Overview:

I'm delighted to be exclusively partnering with a fantastic, growing manufacturing business to support the hire of an Assistant Management Accountant or an Experienced Management Accountant. Whether you're ready to take that next step into a management accounting role or already bring hands-on experience to the table, this opportunity offers a clear path for growth and development.

This is a pivotal position within the UK finance team, joining at an exciting time of transformation - you'll play a key role in delivering accurate monthly and annual management accounts, while also supporting budgeting, forecasting, and commercial performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet reports, and internal financial statements
• Ensure financial records, ledgers, and controls are accurate and compliant
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including risk analysis
• Partner with department heads to provide analytical insight and drive financial performance
• Continuously improve financial processes and support the ERP system implementation
• Conduct balance sheet reviews and contribute to planning cycles

Key Requirements:

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified or part-qualified
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial finance role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals ready to take the next step from an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role, as well as those with existing management accounting experience seeking a fresh challenge. In return, the business offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and study support for those actively pursuing professional qualifications. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible on contact Dhruti Patel at The ONE Group for further information.