Assistant Management Accountant | Study Support

ACCA Careers; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% matched pension

Free onsite parking

Flexibility on start/finish hours

Full study support for AAT, CIMA or AC

Job summary

ACCA Careers is assisting a well established manufacturing business in Wakefield to recruit an early-career finance professional. You will join a stable finance team of 6 and support the Finance Director with accurate financial information, controls and day-to-day accounting.

You will receive hands-on training from the Finance Director and wider team, with future progression to Finance Manager/Company Accountant. 30–35k with study support and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working in finance.
• Likely studying an accounting qualification.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not essential.
• Positive attitude towards learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts, reporting packs, and financial analysis.
• Prepare journals, bank reconciliations, and support balance sheet reconciliations and month/year-end processes.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and business planning through analysis.
• Assist non-finance stakeholders in understanding accounts.
• Assist with stock accounting, stock counts, and inventory accuracy.
• Manage end-to-end purchase ledger: invoices, supplier reconciliations, payments, variances.
• Prepare supplier payment forecasts and maintain supplier relationships.
• Provide finance support across the business, including ERP system assistance.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Finance experience

Education

Accounting qualification (studying)

Job description

ACCA Careers is assisting a well established manufacturing business in Wakefield to recruit an early-career finance professional. You will join a stable finance team of 6 and support the Finance Director with accurate financial information, controls and day-to-day accounting.

You will receive hands-on training from the Finance Director and wider team, with future progression to Finance Manager/Company Accountant. 30–35k with study support and flexible hours.