Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

Goole | Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week

Salary: £27,300 - £32,000 (Negotiable for candidates with relevant experience)

Launch Your Finance Career in a Growing Manufacturing Business

Are you looking for a finance role where you can make a genuine impact, develop your skills quickly, and build a long-term career?

Our client is a successful and expanding UK manufacturing business with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. They are now seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team in Goole.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is part-qualified, recently qualified, qualified by experience, or a recent graduate looking to develop a career in management accounting. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function while working closely with both finance and operational teams, giving you a unique insight into how a modern manufacturing business operates and grows.

Why This Role?

This is far more than a traditional accounts position. You'll be involved in key financial activities that influence business performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making. With responsibility from the outset and support from experienced finance professionals, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills while building valuable commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Management Accountant, you will:

Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
Produce meaningful variance analysis and performance reports
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Analyse costs, margins, and profitability to support business decisions
Contribute to cashflow reporting and wider financial controls
Work collaboratively with operational teams to improve financial information and reporting accuracy
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities
Support ongoing business improvement initiatives across the finance function

About You

We're interested in ambitious individuals who are eager to progress their finance career and develop within a supportive business environment.

You may be:

A recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
Studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or an equivalent qualification
Recently qualified or qualified through practical experienceYou'll also bring:

Strong numerical and analytical skills
Good Excel skills and an interest in financial reporting and data analysis
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Effective communication skills and confidence working with colleagues across different departments
A genuine desire to learn, improve, and contribute to business success

What You'll Receive

In return, you'll join a business that actively invests in its people and provides genuine opportunities for development and progression.

You'll benefit from:

Hands-on experience across all areas of management accounting
Exposure to manufacturing finance, costing, forecasting, and business analysis
The opportunity to work closely with operational and commercial teams
A varied role with real responsibility and visibility across the business
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Long-term career progression within a growing organisation
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment

Build Your Future

If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and you can see the direct impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step towards a rewarding career in management accounting with a growing and forward-thinking business.

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