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Our client, a leading manufacturer undergoing significant transformation, is urgently seeking an Assistant Accountant/Management Accountant on a temporary basis to cover a critical operational finance gap in Birchwood. This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially minded individual who can hit the ground running and provide essential month-end financial support within a fast-paced, evolving environment for 12 months+
The company is a medium-sized manufacturing business operating within the fast-paced FMCG industry. With a strong market presence, it is known for delivering quality products and maintaining high standards in its operations based in Birchwood.
Description
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the month-end close process with a focus on operational and commercial analysis
* Drive transactional finance activities including balance sheet reconciliations, sales and margin reporting, and warehouse cost analysis
* Collaborate closely with the wider finance team (including Management Accountants and Finance Controllers) to deliver accurate and insightful reports
* Apply a critical eye to financial processes and data, recommending improvements to existing workflows
* Support wider business initiatives by providing timely, accurate financial insights to operations and commercial teams
Profile
A successful Assistant Accountant should have:
* Intermediate experience in month end processes
* Strong Excel skills essential (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP) to analyse finance data.
* Experience with ERP systems (desirable)
* Currently studying (e.g. ACCA/CIMA) beneficial but not essential for the temp role will consider experience
* A critical thinker with a hands-on approach, comfortable in a dynamic environment experiencing change and transformation
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid working model
Job Offer
What's on offer?
* Immediate start available - urgent hire to ensure seamless month-end processes
* Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangement from Birchwood.
* Potential opportunity to secure a permanent position at the end of the contract based on performance
* Join a well-established business with a supportive finance leadership team
Our client, a leading manufacturer undergoing significant transformation, is urgently seeking an Assistant Accountant/Management Accountant on a temporary basis to cover a critical operational finance gap in Birchwood. This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially minded individual who can hit the ground running and provide essential month-end financial support within a fast-paced, evolving environment for 12 months+
Client Details
The company is a medium-sized manufacturing business operating within the fast-paced FMCG industry. With a strong market presence, it is known for delivering quality products and maintaining high standards in its operations based in Birchwood.
Description
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the month-end close process with a focus on operational and commercial analysis
* Drive transactional finance activities including balance sheet reconciliations, sales and margin reporting, and warehouse cost analysis
* Collaborate closely with the wider finance team (including Management Accountants and Finance Controllers) to deliver accurate and insightful reports
* Apply a critical eye to financial processes and data, recommending improvements to existing workflows
* Support wider business initiatives by providing timely, accurate financial insights to operations and commercial teams
Profile
A successful Assistant Accountant should have:
* Intermediate experience in month end processes
* Strong Excel skills essential (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP) to analyse finance data.
* Experience with ERP systems (desirable)
* Currently studying (e.g. ACCA/CIMA) beneficial but not essential for the temp role will consider experience
* A critical thinker with a hands-on approach, comfortable in a dynamic environment experiencing change and transformation
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid working model
Job Offer
What's on offer?
* Immediate start available - urgent hire to ensure seamless month-end processes
* Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangement from Birchwood.
* Potential opportunity to secure a permanent position at the end of the contract based on performance
* Join a well-established business with a supportive finance leadership team
Desired Skills and Experience
Management Accounts
Commercial
Month-end
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
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