Assistant Management Accountant

We are pleased to be working with an excellent medium sized turnover company, located in Normanton who are looking for a part qualified Management accountant/Assistant Management Accountant to join them on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting into the financial director, would suit someone ambitious as this role comes with a progression plan.

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Produce detailed variance analysis and commentary against budgets and forecasts
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are achieved
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and rolling forecasts, monitoring business performance against targets
• Analyse costs, margins, and operational performance to support decision-making
• Maintain and review costings, overhead allocations, and financial reporting models
• Monitor and report on financial and operational variances, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Manage inventory and stock reporting where applicable
• Partner with operational teams to improve efficiency, profitability, and financial performance
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Assist with VAT returns, statutory reporting, and external audit requirements
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Support finance system improvements, automation projects, and reporting enhancements
• Assist in mentoring and supporting junior finance team members where require

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a management accounting role
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Commercially aware with the ability to translate financial information into clear business insight
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems

• Flexible start and finish times across a 37-hour working week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Study support for CIMA/ACCA
• Free onsite parking with EV charge points
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment