Assistant Accountant​/Finance Analyst

Reed Finance are recruiting on behalf of a well established manufacturing business seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant / Junior Finance Analyst to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their finance career looking to gain broad exposure in a fast paced, commercially focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end close, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Support production of management accounts and variance analysis
• Analyse costs, margins and manufacturing performance metrics
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Work closely with operations to support cost control and budgeting
• Assist with stock accounting and inventory reporting
• Support audits and continuous improvement of financial processes

About You:

• Part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA) / actively studying or QBE
• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (ideally within manufacturing or production)
• Strong Excel skills and an analytical mindset
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Eager to learn and develop within a supportive finance team