Company Details and Job Overview:

A well known brand in Cumbria are looking to appoint a new Assistant Management Accountant due to growth. Part of a large PLC which holds platinum Investors in People accreditation, this business prides itself on achieving impressive staff retention levels through offering an inclusive and friendly working culture, and providing opportunities for career development for staff at all levels.

A full time role is available, however my client is open to applications from candidates seeking a reduced hours working pattern or flexible working arrangements.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

The successful candidate will receive:

• Flexibility on working hours
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days working remotely
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Life cover 4 x salary
• Health cash plan
• Discount schemes
• Company pension

Your New Role as Assistant Management Accountant:

Working in a friendly team of 4-5 finance staff. This role reports to the Management Accountant/Finance Manager and provides lots of exposure to month end routine / management accounting processes. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with the production of monthly management accounts
• Supporting with the annual audit process
• Preparation and distribution of the monthly departmental cost reporting
• Supporting with budget preparation
• Posting journals
• VAT returns
• Preparation of weekly KPI reports
• Provide assistance with sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control duties as required

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The ideal candidate will have relevant exposure within a finance function and ideally be AAT qualified. Support and training will be provided where required but you must be a forward thinker with the ability to adapt to new processes and systems. Strong Excel skills are required (pivot tables, VLookups), and knowledge of Sage is advantageous.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.