Assistant Managment Accountant

Why Work Here? Enhanced Annual Leave Company pension scheme Company Sick Pay Early finish Friday! (2:30pm) I am working with a well-established manufacturer on their Assistant Management Accountant position.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to support a Finance Controller in delivering accurate monthly reporting, robust financial controls, and meaningful commercial analysis to support both short-term performance and long-term strategy.

What Were Looking For :
Previous experience within a management accounting or finance role Strong understanding of monthly management accounts preparation and variance analysis Experience completing balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: experience with Power BI is advantageous Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial control

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including journals, variance analysis, and commentary Complete and maintain balance sheet reconciliations across stock, payroll, fixed assets, accruals, VAT, and intercompany accounts Design, update, and analyse KPI dashboards, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities Analyse gross margin performance by product, customer, and division, identifying key drivers and variances Review overhead expenditure against budget and forecast, preparing departmental reports and supporting budget holders Strengthen financial controls, support audit processes, and contribute to continuous process improvement For further information on this opportunity or to take the next step in your finance career, get in touch with Garry Thomson at HireIQ in complete confidence.

Skills:

Financial Reporting Management Reporting Management Accounts Benefits:
Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund