Assistant Finance Business Partner

Your new companyOur client is a highly regarded manufacturing company based near Carlisle, employing 150 staff and a turnover of approximately £50 million. The company takes great pride in producing premium products for their established customer base. We are currently recruiting a talented Assistant Finance Business Partner to support to the Finance Business Partner with preparation of monthly management accounts and sales data to the wider business.The role requires an accurate, forward-thinking person to ensure the finance department is performing to a world-class standard.Your new roleReporting to the Finance Business Partner, typical duties of this role include:

• Assist in preparing an accurate set of Management Accounts on a monthly basis, working to a 5-day deadline.
• Assist in ensuring the monthly accounts and notes are accurately reported
• Posting journals during month end.
• Agree and reconcile intercompany balances each month
• Assist in the production of the annual budget and liaise with relevant managers
• Stock - Assist in stock management and forecasting
• Product Costings - Ensure products are costed accurately
• Work with Operations / Commercial to review/ amend BOM's
• Ensure financial compliance and governance, review procedures and make improvements where necessary
• Looks at new ways to automate and simplify processes
• Assist in Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Ensure the Stock counts are accurate
• Assisting Finance Business Partner in their duties where possible.
• Assist the accounts payable team when required (holiday cover if required)

What you'll need to succeed

• Part Qualified AAT- working towards a full professional qualification
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a team, under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent excel skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to plan ahead and prioritise key tasks
• Methodical approach to work

What you'll get in returnSalary up to £30,000 dependent on experience40hr week (08:30 - 17:00) - 30 mins lunchHybrid working after probation periodFurther study support for formal accountancy qualificationPension contribution 5%, ER's contribution 7.5%Life Assurance between 2-4 x salaryAnnual leave 25 days plus bank hols (increase of 1 day per 5 yrs service)Annual option to purchase an additional 5 daysShare incentive schemeCycle to workDiscounts & Cashback offers (major retailers)Sports & social club - monthly prize draws / contribution to sporting events / life eventsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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