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Assistant Management AccountantOverview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business. This is a varied role offering exposure to month-end accounting, management reporting, commercial analysis, and process improvement.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial information is produced in a timely manner while supporting the business with meaningful insight into performance, margins, and costs.

This position would suit someone looking to develop their accounting career within a dynamic commercial environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End & Transactional FinanceSupport accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including resolving queries and assisting during busy month-end periodsAssist with month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliationsMaintain accurate financial records within the accounting systemSupport general ledger maintenance and ensure data integrity across finance systemsManagement Accounts & ReportingAssist in the preparation of monthly management accountsCollate, reconcile, and analyse financial data for reporting purposesSupport variance analysis including budget vs actual and trend reportingProduce sales and margin reports across products, customers, and business areasMaintain and improve Excel-based reports, models, and templatesAnalysis & Commercial SupportAnalyse sales performance, gross margin, and overhead cost trendsSupport costing exercises and pricing / margin reviewsProvide ad hoc analysis to support the Finance Manager and wider business decisionsInvestigate anomalies or inconsistencies in financial data and identify root causesProcess ImprovementSupport continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting workflowsIdentify inefficiencies and suggest practical improvements or automation opportunitiesAssist with the optimisation of finance systems, ERP platforms, and reporting toolsSupport testing and implementation of system upgrades or reporting changesHelp improve data quality, consistency, and reporting timelinesSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience in a finance or accounting support roleStrong Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting toolsGood numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detailAbility to manage routine transactional tasks alongside analytical responsibilitiesExperience reconciling data from multiple sourcesPositive, proactive attitude with an interest in improving processesStrong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholdersReporting LineReports to: Finance ManagerWorks closely with: Finance team and operational departmentsWhat's on OfferExcellent opportunity to develop management accounting experienceBroad and varied role with commercial exposureSupportive and collaborative working environmentCareer progression opportunities within a growing business

To apply, please submit your CV / Application or contact Business Manager Nathan Baillie at Butler Rose for more information.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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