My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Management Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis.
Candidates will need to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Experience with a manufacturing or a production led environment would be a distinct advantage
A good working knowledge of Excel is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Analysis
Collaborate with operations teams to gather data and interpret financial impact.
Collect and consolidate data from production systems, ERP platforms, and operational logs.
Work closely with production supervisors to validate data integrity
Assist in preparing weekly reports on productivity, ensure timely and accurate reporting of production volumes, yields and waste
Analyse production output vs cost to identify trends, variances, and inefficiencies
Monitor performance metrics and suggest areas for cost savings and process improvements
Direct Costs Analysis
Track and analyse key direct costs including but not limited to raw materials, storage, freight and handling costs and utilities
Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
Investigate anomalies and liaise with operational teams for clarificationEnsure proper coding of direct costs in the ledger and alignment with cost centre reporting
Support in the development of cost models and pricing strategies
Nominal Ledger Reconciliations
Perform monthly reconciliations of direct cost nominal ledger accounts (e.g., accruals, prepayments, stock)
Ensure ledger accuracy and completeness in line with month-end reporting deadlines
Assist in journal preparation and posting as required
Support in audit preparation and respond to auditor queries related to nominal accounts
Reporting and Insights
Prepare clear and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations summarising cost trends, risk areas, and opportunities for savings
Develop tools or models (e.g., Excel or Power BI) to improve the visibility and understanding of direct cost data
Monitor and evaluate sales by customer, product, region, and technology
Identify trends, growth opportunities, and underperforming areas
Prepare weekly and ad hoc sales reports for management and commercial teams
Assist in Budgeting and Forecasting
Provide detailed analysis of historical and projected direct costs to support financial planning cycles
Contribute data to support cost-saving initiatives and pricing strategies
Additional Responsibilities:
Assist in month-end and year-end financial close processes
Support preparation of management accounts and board packs
Provide backup for other finance team roles as needed
Participate in finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives
The Person
Key Skills:
Experience in a manufacturing or production-led environment preferred
Experience with ERP/accounting systems (knowledge of Insight a distinct advantage)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an analytical mind-set for the purpose of solving problems using well proven strategic approaches to identifying resolution
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Proactive and self-motivated
Strong communication skills – able to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
Team player with a flexible, “can-do” attitude
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan
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