Full job descriptionKCR Solutions are assisting this well-established manufacturing business based in Washington, in their search for an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to further develop their management accounting skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, operational analysis and supporting business performance.
The Role
*Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
*Producing variance analysis and investigating any significant movements against budget and forecast.
*Providing margin analysis to support profitability and operational decision-making.
*Maintaining and reporting on key business KPIs.
*Supporting product costing and cost analysis activities.
*Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes.
*Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
*Analysing production and operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
*Supporting month-end close activities and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
*Assisting with cash flow reporting as required.
*Providing financial support to operational stakeholders across the business.
*Supporting transactional finance duties when required, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable.
About You
*Previous experience in an Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
*Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
*Strong understanding of management accounts processes.
*Experience of variance analysis, margin reporting and KPI production.
*Exposure to costing and stock-related accounting.
*Good Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data.
*Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
*Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
*AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
If you have manufacturing finance experience and are looking for a role that will develop your management accounting skills whilst providing exposure to commercial finance and business partnering activities, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please note this is a FULLY OFFICE BASED position.