Assistant Management Accountant

Job Description

Assistant Management Accountant

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Derby / Castle Donington
£35,000 - £40,000
Permanent, Full-Time
Hybrid

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About the Role

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We are looking for an Assistant Accountant studying towards ACCA or CIMA to join a growing finance team in Derby.

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This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing, engineering or accountancy practice experience who is looking to develop their career in industry. You'll gain broad exposure across month-end, reporting, reconciliations, stock, GRNI and year-end, with study support and career progression available.

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Responsibilities

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• Bank reconciliations and cash book postings.
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• Support VAT returns and financial reporting.
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• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
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• Manage sales invoicing, credit notes and the sales ledger.
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• Issue statements and support credit control.
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• Assist with month-end, reconciliations and reporting.
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• Prepare debtor, GRNI and cost centre reports.
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• Process and reconcile intercompany recharges.
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• Support year-end and audit requirements.
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• Provide payroll cover when required.
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Requirements

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• Previous accounts/finance experience, within a manufacturing, engineering or product-based environment, or an accountancy practice.
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• Currently studying towards ACCA or CIMA, with a genuine desire to progress towards qualification.
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• Good understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
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• Experience with reconciliations, journals and sales/purchase ledgers.
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• Ideally, exposure to stock, GRNI, purchase orders or manufacturing finance processes.
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• Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
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• Experience using an ERP/accounting system; D365 experience would be desirable.
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• Organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines.
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• Commercially minded, with an understanding of how finance supports the wider business.
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