Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant - Manufacturing EnvironmentLocation: Melton Mowbray (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)The OpportunityThis is not your typical Assistant Accountant role. If you want to move beyond transactional finance and get closer to how a business actually makes money, this role offers real exposure to costing, stock, and operational finance within a manufacturing environment.We're working with a well-established business that is strengthening its finance team and needs an Assistant Accountant who can add value quickly.The RoleAs an Assistant Accountant, you will:

• Support month-end and management accounts
• Take ownership of inventory accounting and stock reconciliations
• Analyse obsolete and slow-moving stock
• Work closely with operations on costing and production data
• Support stock takes and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with variance analysis and standard costing
• Contribute to financial controls and reporting accuracy
• Support intercompany and commission calculations
  
  This is a hands-on, factory-facing role, not a desk-only finance position.What We're Looking For (Essential)
• Experience in a manufacturing or stock-based environment
• Background in a finance role (Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant)
• Strong understanding of debits & credits and reconciliations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong Excel skills
Highly Desirable
• Experience with costing, inventory, or variance analysis
• Exposure to standard costing
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Studying towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA, Is comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Wants to learn quickly and take responsibility
• Understands this is a hands-on role, not purely reporting-focused