Assistant Management Accountant

Hays • ATS • Nottinghamshire, Mansfield, United Kingdom • £45,000 / * • 2w ago

Full-time Assistant Management Accountant Role - North Nottinghamshire (6 month FTC)

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Assistant Management Accountant
Location: North Nottinghamshire (Office-based initially, with potential for hybrid working after 3 months)
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 (up to £50,000 for the right candidate)
Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract
Start Date:ASAP
About the Opportunity
We're delighted to be supporting a long-established and highly respected engineering and service business as they embark on an exciting period of transformation. As an assistant management accountant, you will play a key role in modernising and strengthening the finance function. This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, profitable company ready for a period of growth. The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Controller to help transition the finance team from a traditional, owner-managed setup to a forward-thinking, value-adding function.
The Role
This is a hands-on, varied role that will suit someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems, and driving change.
You'll be responsible for producing accurate financial reports, supporting audits, improving processes, and helping to unlock the full potential of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O.You'll also be involved in a number of key projects, including:

Enhancing revenue and gross margin reporting (experience with service contracts, POC, or similar revenue recognition methods is highly desirable)
Preparing for interim and year-end audits across group companies
Reviewing and automating fixed asset processes
Supporting the implementation of electronic timesheets and payroll improvements
Identifying inefficiencies in AP, AR, and Treasury and recommending improvements

What We're Looking ForWe're open to candidates who are:

Qualified by Experience (QBE), Part-Qualified, or Newly Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
Experienced in accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition
Comfortable working with legacy systems but excited to help modernise them
Skilled in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas); Power BI knowledge is a plus
Familiar with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O (desirable)
From a service or manufacturing background (highly desirable)

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

A strong communicator with the confidence to challenge and influence
Patient and empathetic, especially when working with colleagues unfamiliar with change
Analytical, inquisitive, and detail-oriented
Energetic, enthusiastic, and eager to make a difference
Organised and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at a pivotal moment in its journey. You'll be working alongside a highly experienced and forward-thinking Financial Controller who is passionate about driving improvement and adding value. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow with the business, we'd love to hear from you. #

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