Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering exclusively with a leading & fast-paced Agricultural group based in Ledbury, Herefordshire to recruit a driven & dynamic Junior Management Accountant. An interesting & broad accounting role, involving management accounting, financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting through to group reporting and projects. The position offers progression/development opportunities, remote/office hybrid working & a study package for CIMA/ACCA/ACA. Most suited to a driven Assistant Accountant looking to take a step-up or a junior management accountant looking to really add value. Training will be provided working within a supportive finance function; candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve supporting the preparation of management accounts for various entities within the group, including balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and group reporting. You will prepare month-end/year-end files, be involved in stock management processes, along with supporting business partnering with senior operational management and other departments to provide timely financial information used to conduct strategic decision-making. You will support the wider finance team with ad-hoc financial projects, reporting & analysis, along with playing an active role in improving processes/systems projects. You will be given further responsibility as you progress with the organisation with opportunities to further develop.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this fast-paced and progressive Junior Management Accountant role, you will need some experience in a similar position. Willing to learn, adaptable to business needs and used to managing workloads to meet deadlines. Experience with financial systems, MS Excel and the ability to build relationships at all levels internally/externally. Ideally, you will AAT qualified or studying for CIMA/ACCA/ACA, finance professionals qualified by experience will also be considered. You will be a key problem solver, comfortable suggesting improvements to processes and have a proactive, positive working attitude. Experience within the FMCG or Agricultural sectors, management accounting knowledge and small/medium-sized business experience will be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Junior Management Accountant role offers a salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependable on experience, based in Ledbury, Herefordshire. Benefits include remote/office hybrid working, a study package for financial qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA), contributed pension scheme, progression/development opportunities and more. A great opportunity to gain experience within a broad accounting role, giving you exposure to all parts of the business, with future progression opportunities.

What you need to do now

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