Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a PE-backed business to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or QBE accountant to develop their skill set and add value to a growing business. The Assistant Management Accountant will analyse financial data to provide insights that support business profitability and growth.

Ideally, this role would suit a part-qualified / QBE accountant with a proven track record in sales margin analysis, variance analysis on forecast vs budget and communicating financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct sales and margin analysis, identifying variances from forecasts and addressing live issues
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and inventory review / control
• Support the creation of the annual budget and updates to forecasts
• Partner with Regional Directors, providing timely and relevant financial insights
• Forecast supplier and customer rebates, and calculate standards for manufacturing cost recoveries
• Produce analysis packs on the performance of business units, regions, and branches
• Submit monthly results and rolling forecasts to Group FP&A

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in management accounting or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial data analysis
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Navision, SAP) and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to a rapidly changing environment

Remuneration:

• Up to £40k - study support available for the right candidate

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic environment. If you meet the above criteria and are ready to contribute to the company's growth and success, please reach out to Ally Deas for more information - [email protected].