Company Details and Job Overview:

A privately owned manufacturing Group with a turnover in the region of £40-50m are looking to strengthen their finance function by recruiting a new Assistant Management Accountant. Established for 60+ years, this high performing group of businesses is regarded as a market leader in their industry, with a heavy emphasis on innovation, quality and customer service which makes them a supplier of choice in over 70 countries.

Opportunities for career progression will be available to the successful candidate and ongoing support will be available to enable skills development.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

• Competitive starting salary
• Full time, 37.5 hour working week
• A full CIMA or ACCA study package and ongoing training with a dedicated mentor
• 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
• Company final salary pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private health insurance
• Health cash plan
• Free on-site parking
• Paid charity days and team building days
• Long service awards
• Dress down Fridays

Your New Role as Assistant Management Accountant:

Receiving support from the qualified Company Accountant, as the new Assistant Management Accountant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Intercompany reconciliations
• VAT returns
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Assisting with the production of monthly consolidated Group Financial Reports
• Supporting with the production of budgets
• Assisting with the year end process including statutory accounts production and audit requirements

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The ideal candidate will be an active CIMA/ACCA studier, committing to qualifying (a comprehensive study package will be offered), although applications are welcome from candidates who are not studying but demonstrate sufficient relevant experience. Experience of a manufacturing environment is desirable and strong analytical skills are required. Additionally, you will possess good Excel skills with the ability to handle large data volumes.

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.