Assistant Management Accountant
Grimsby, On-Site (5 days per week
Full time, Permanent
£30-35k DOE
Our client, a rapidly growing chilled food manufacturer supplying major supermarkets, is expanding its finance team to support continued business growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation that's investing heavily in people, systems, and process improvement.
As Assistant Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in a small, growing team of three, bridging the gap between the Head of Finance and a junior team member. You'll support day-to-day financial operations, assist with management accounting, and help strengthen controls and reporting across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the month-end close, preparing journals, reconciliations, and management reports
Assisting in budget preparation, forecasting, and performance analysis
Managing daily banking, processing purchase and sales ledger transactions, and reconciling supplier accounts
Coordinating weekly payroll data (for c.125 headcount) and liaising with the outsourced payroll bureau
Participating in stock takes, costing analysis, and ensuring accuracy in stock and production reporting
Producing key financial and operational reports - sales, debtors, headcount, and performance dashboards
Mentoring the junior team member and supporting the Head of Finance as needed
Contributing to process improvements as the business transitions to digital systems, Power BI, and a future ERP implementation
We're looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity, and a drive to make an impact in a busy FMCG finance environment.
Essential:
Minimum AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience)
Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments
Strong understanding of costing, stock control, and month-end accuracy
Confident working in fast-moving, high-volume environments (7-day operational business)
Experience with weekly payroll data and liaising with outsourced payroll providers
Excellent attention to detail and strong Excel skillsDesirable:
Exposure to Power BI, digital timesheets, or ERP systems
Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
A mindset focused on learning, continuous improvement, and innovationIf you're analytical, hands-on, and ready to grow your career in a thriving FMCG business, we'd love to hear from you.
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