Assistant Management Accountant
JOB_53747594770975Job type
PermanentLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£35k-£40kClosing date
13 Mar 2026
Assistant Management Accountant
Assistant Management Accountant – Belfast
Your New Company
A well‑established and growing distributor within the food and FMCG sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. The organisation supplies an expanding portfolio of premium branded products to both retail and foodservice customers across the island of Ireland. With continued growth and investment, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their finance career within a supportive and fast‑paced environment.
Your New Role
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial information to senior management. This is a varied position encompassing both operational and management accounting responsibilities.
Your duties will include:
Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting financial schedules
Posting journals and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
Producing weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reporting and performance scorecards
Managing stock control processes and highlighting stock‑related issues
Overseeing payroll, VAT submissions, credit control and bank administration
Supporting cash‑flow forecasting and annual budgeting
Providing commercial insight to assist with product pricing
Completing weekly cost analysis, including wages and fuel
Managing payroll and maintaining accounting records for a small retail division
What You’ll Need to Succeed
At least 12 months’ experience in an office‑based finance or administration role, ideally within a distribution or FMCG environment
Newly qualified AAT, CIMA/CGMA, or equivalent experience
Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator with strong literacy and IT capabilities
A proactive team player who enjoys contributing to business improvement and growth
What You’ll Get in Return
Salary circa £35,000 – £40,000, depending on experience
Monday–Friday hours, 8am–4pm, with occasional overtime
28 days annual leave
Company pension scheme
On‑site role based in modern premises in the Boucher Road area of Belfast
Opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive finance team
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