Job summary

Are you a finance professional looking to step into a role with real impact? Our client, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance at their Gloucester site

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Assistant Management Accountant

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Assistant Management Accountant

Job description

Are you a finance professional looking to step into a role with real impact? Our client, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance at their Gloucester site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted business partner to cost centre managers, providing financial insights and analysis

• Manage overhead accounting, including accruals, prepayments, and reporting

• Maintain the fixed asset register and perform regular asset verifications

• Lead monthly capital expenditure reviews with senior leadership

• Assess capital investment proposals using financial modelling (NPV, Payback, IRR)

• Ensure accurate overhead allocation and support budgeting, forecasting, and MTP planning

• Prepare overhead reports for month-end and balanced scorecards

• Support internal controls, annual audit preparation, and compliance activities

• Lead finance process documentation and support internal audit readiness

• Complete National Statistics returns and assist during external audits

What We're Looking For:

• Solid background in financial reporting and P&L management

• Commercially savvy, with advanced Excel skills

• Strong analytical abilities with a talent for simplifying complex data

• Confident communicator, able to engage with middle and senior management

• Experience with Fourth Shift, Power BI, or FiT is an advantage

• Previous exposure to MRO environments is a bonus

• Flexible, responsive, and committed to continuous improvement

Skills & Competencies:

• Innovative thinker with a global business mindset

• Able to support target setting, budgeting, and strategic planning

• Strong understanding of IFRS and internal financial controls

• Clear in identifying and explaining variances to forecasts

• Proficient in core accounting principles and processes

Personal Attributes:

• A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset

• Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills

• Dedicated to ongoing personal and professional development

Qualifications:

• Part-qualified or finalist in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA

If you would like to discuss in more detail, I would love to hear from you.