Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

Haydock - Hybrid

£35,000 + study support

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious CIMA or ACCA student seeking to gain broader experience within a successful, industry-leading organisation. You'll be joining a supportive and welcoming finance team, led by an approachable and experienced team leader who is committed to mentoring and professional growth. This role offers invaluable exposure to management accounts and business partnering, providing the ideal environment to develop both technical skills and commercial insight. In addition to a great vibe and friendly workplace, the role comes with a comprehensive benefits package-including generous holiday entitlement, flexible working hours, hybrid working options, retail discounts, and life assurance-making it a truly rewarding next step in your career journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth commercial analysis of monthly management accounts while proactively managing cost centres.
• Assist in preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts for UK&I trading operations, in line with the reporting timetable.
• Produce and interpret regular reports that reflect the true financial health of the business.
• Compile month-end profit and loss (P&L) summaries for review by Finance Business Partners.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations and margin variance investigations as part of the month-end close.
• Support budgeting and re-forecasting efforts alongside Finance Business Partners.
• Play an active role in preparing for half-year and year-end external audits for the UK&I trading portfolio.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, fostering a supportive team environment.
• Take ownership of personal growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Identify and implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Review transactions pre- and post-month-end to ensure data integrity and completeness.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests and analysis as assigned by the Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager.
• Track performance trends and collaborate with Finance Business Partners to recommend and execute corrective measures.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Highly motivated and proactive with a strong sense of initiative.
• Able to work autonomously or contribute effectively within a team.
• Dependable under tight deadlines and capable of managing pressure.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintains discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Adept at negotiation and relationship-building.
• Analytical thinker with sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills.
• Commercially savvy with a keen eye for financial insight.

If you feel this opportunity aligns with your next career move. Reach out now for further details!