Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Broadstairs, Kent
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Our client, a well-established manufacturing business based in Kent, is seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team during an exciting period of system and process transformation.
This is a confidential opportunity advertised on behalf of our client by a recruitment consultancy.
The role
This position combines hands-on management accounting with active involvement in a major ERP implementation. You will support accurate reporting, strengthen financial controls and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function.
Key responsibilities
* Production of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
* Detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods
* Support the ERP implementation and transition into the new system
* Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes
* Preparation of fortnightly cashflow forecasts
* Payroll processing for overseas employees
* Intercompany transactions and reconciliations
* Support annual audit processes across multiple entities
* Standard costing, cost reviews and production variance reporting
* Cover for sales ledger, credit control and purchase ledger when required
* Ad hoc finance support as needed
About you
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
* ACCA or CIMA qualified (part-qualified considered)
* Strong Excel skills and confident using finance systems
* Manufacturing and stock experience essential
* Experience with ERP implementations highly desirable
* Comfortable with multi-currency and intercompany accounting
* Proactive, organised and detail-focused
* Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
* Professional communicator with high levels of confidentiality
Why join our client
* Salary dependent on experience
* Study support is considered for the right candidate
* Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
* On-site parking
* Bike to work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year