Assistant Management Accountant

Company Details and Job Overview:

A brand new Assistant Management Accountant role has been created within a well-established manufacturing business in Lancaster. With the backing from a large and successful parent company, the business has been operating for 50+ years and firmly rooted in their market.

As a repeat client of Kenton Black Finance, having placed their last 2 finance hires who speak very highly of their time in the business so far - “People” are at the heart of this company, and as such the company culture makes it an enjoyable and positive environment to work in, where all staff are valued and supported across all departments.

There are succession plans in place for this appointment to develop into a more senior Management Accountant/Finance Manager position over the next couple of years.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

• Full time role typically 8:00am – 4:30pm Mon-Thurs (flexibility on start and finish times if required) and a 1:30pm finish each Friday!
• Study package if required
• 1 day working from home per week
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 5 years’ service + extra gifted day/employee engagement days
• Annual pay reviews
• Annual performance bonus
• 5% company pension, rising to 10% with service
• Medical cash plan
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Free on site parking
• Company events, team building and charity involvement
• Ongoing support, training and development as required

Your New Role as Assistant Management Accountant:

Working within a highly skilled finance team, as Assistant Management Accountant your duties will include:

• Assisting with management accounts production and month-end close
• Preparing and posting journals
• Variance analysis for sales, contribution and overheads against budget and previous year
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide analysis on operational costs including labour, materials and efficiencies
• Support with manufacturing product BOM and standard costings
• Assist in the management of stock
• Support with the year end accounting process including audit
• Provide support as required with purchase and sales ledger activities
• Be a key player in driving continual improvement initiatives
• Work cross-functionally, supporting operational teams and non-finance staff to deliver meaningful financial insight and advice

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified (or almost qualified), or be actively studying CIMA/ACCA. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment is advantageous, with practical or theoretical knowledge of standard costing systems, BOMs and stock. A good level of confidence with strong communication skills is also required as this role involves plenty of stakeholder interaction. Additionally you will have an analytical mindset with good IT skills including Excel.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.