Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management AccountantStoke-on-TrentUp to £45,000 per annum + Study SupportPermanent

Are you an Assistant Management Accountant looking to join a growing business where you can develop your skills, take on more responsibility and play a key role within the finance team?

Adele Carr Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a successful logistics business based in Stoke-on-Trent. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant to work closely alongside the Financial Controller and support the continued growth of the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, owner-led business offering genuine progression, broad exposure across the finance function and the chance to become the Finance Manager's right-hand person.

The RoleWorking as part of a small finance team, you will support the Finance Manager across a broad range of management accounting duties while overseeing the day-to-day Purchase and Sales Ledger functions.

Key Responsibilities

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• Overseeing the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
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• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
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• Supporting budgets and forecasts.
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• Posting journals, including prepayments and accruals.
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• Assisting with the month-end process.
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• Supporting stock control and stock reconciliations.
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• Assisting with finance process improvements and ad hoc projects.
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Key Skills Required

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• CIMA or ACCA qualified, or part-qualified and ideally nearing completion.
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• Previous experience within an Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant role.
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• Strong understanding of month-end processes, journals, accruals and prepayments.
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• Sage experience (essential).
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• Strong Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, reporting and analysing financial data to support decision-making.
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• Experience within a stock-led environment would be advantageous.
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• Proactive, organised and keen to develop within a growing business.
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Study support is available for candidates who are continuing their CIMA or ACCA qualification.If you're looking for a varied Assistant Management Accountant role with genuine progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.