KCR Solutions are assisting this well-established manufacturing business based in Washington, in their search for an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to further develop their management accounting skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, operational analysis and supporting business performance.
The Role
Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
Producing variance analysis and investigating any significant movements against budget and forecast.
Providing margin analysis to support profitability and operational decision-making.
Maintaining and reporting on key business KPIs.
Supporting product costing and cost analysis activities.
Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes.
Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Analysing production and operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Supporting month-end close activities and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
Assisting with cash flow reporting as required.
Providing financial support to operational stakeholders across the business.
Supporting transactional finance duties when required, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable.
About You
Previous experience in an Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of management accounts processes.
Experience of variance analysis, margin reporting and KPI production.
Exposure to costing and stock-related accounting.
Good Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
If you have manufacturing finance experience and are looking for a role that will develop your management accounting skills whilst providing exposure to commercial finance and business partnering activities, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please note this is a FULLY OFFICE BASED position.