Junior Management Accountant

BMC Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing, well-respected organisation in the retail and distribution sector is seeking a Junior Management Accountant to join their finance team. You’ll work directly with the Financial Controller and help produce accurate, meaningful financial information to support decision-making across the business.

In this role you’ll focus on producing data, maintaining clear processes, and ensuring reliable outputs.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 completed and studying Level 4, or an accounting degree.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and structured processes.
• Collaborative, proactive and able to multitask with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate financial data and reports to support decision-making.
• Maintain clear, structured processes within the finance function.
• Ensure the department outputs are reliable and timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Collaborative

Organised

Education

AAT Level 3 completed; Level 4 studying

Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A growing, well-respected organisation in the retail and distribution sector, are looking for an ambitious Junior Management Accountant to join their finance team. You'll work directly with the Financial Controller and play a key role in producing accurate, meaningful financial information that supports decision-making across the business.

The role:

As Junior Management Accountant, you'll become a key part of a supportive finance team. Your day-to-day will centre around producing accurate financial data, maintaining clear processes, and ensuring the department's output is consistently reliable. It's a role suited to someone who enjoys structure, takes pride in precision, and wants to develop their career within a fast-moving commercial environment.

What they're looking for:

Essential:

• AAT Level 3 (completed) and currently studying Level 4, or fully qualified; OR a relevant accounting degree.
• Confident using Excel at an intermediate level.
• Experience working to deadlines and following structured processes.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.A collaborative team player who builds positive relationships across departments.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys their work and takes pride in delivering high-quality output.

Desirable:

• Comfortable with change and keen to suggest improvements.
• Motivated to progress and develop professionally.
• Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and invested in creating a great working environment.
• Confident using Word and Outlook.

Why this role stands out:

You'll be joining a business that invests in its people, encourages new ideas, and offers genuine progression. It's a brilliant step for someone early in their finance career who wants exposure, development, and a supportive team around them.