Assistant Management Accountant
JOB_53681754762477Job type
PermanentLocation
TeessideWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Market Rate
Assistant Accountant job in Middlesbrough, Cleveland
Your new company
My client is a successful and growing manufacturing business, committed to delivering high‑quality products to the market. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join the Finance team. This role is ideal for someone looking to deepen their exposure to management accounting within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, while contributing meaningful insights to support strategic decision‑making and business performance.
Your new role
The Assistant Management Accountant will support the Finance team across a variety of activities, including weekly and month‑end reporting, pricing and costing processes, sales forecasting, and the enhancement of financial dashboards. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, good Excel capability, and a willingness to learn and develop their understanding of accounting within a manufacturing context.
Weekly & KPI Reporting
- Assist in preparing weekly sales and KPI reports, ensuring accuracy, insight, and alignment with business priorities.
Month-End Support
- Support Operational and Commercial Finance Business Partners with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and analysis.
Sales Forecast Consolidation
- Assist in consolidating monthly sales forecasts, including variance analysis against previous forecasts, budgets, and latest estimates.
IFS Data Loads
- Prepare costing, pricing, and budgetary data loads for upload into the IFS ERP system.
Tender Support
- Contribute to tender submissions by analysing changes from prior submissions, identifying key drivers, and highlighting risks and opportunities.
Ad-Hoc Reporting
- Prepare and present ad-hoc financial analysis and reports for Finance Business Partners, the CFO, and the Senior Leadership Team to support decision-making.
What you'll need to succeed
Skills & Experience- Solid understanding of accounting principles
- Strong Excel skills (including XLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables)
- Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG
- Knowledge of ERP systems (IFS advantageous)
- Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and collaborate across functions
- Strong attention to detail and analytical capability
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA
- Prior experience in a finance role—manufacturing or FMCG preferred, but not essential for the right candidate
What you'll get in return
An attractive salary package and study support.
What you need to do now
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Assistant Management AccountantJOB_536817547624772026-02-062026-05-07
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