Management Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager

Job Opportunity: Assistant Finance Manager

Reporting to: Senior Finance Manager

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Accountancy and Finance Division at The ONE Group is excited to be working for a growing and reputable business based in Northampton. Our client is seeking a Management Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. This role is key in maintaining their Nominal Ledger, managing cash flow, and supporting financial reporting, budget preparation, and audits. It's an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional ready to contribute to strategic decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Nominal Ledger and Fixed Assets.
• Monitor daily cash flow and provide accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Complete weekly and monthly financial reporting in collaboration with Finance and Operations teams.
• Calculate accruals and prepayments, post journals, and ensure timely month-end close.
• Analyse monthly performance against prior month, budget, and prior year.
• Ensure balance sheet transparency by reconciling accounts monthly and resolving issues promptly.
• Assist with budgets and forecasts, including balance sheet and cash flow.
• Support both external and internal audit processes.
• Complete quarterly VAT Return and tax reconciliations.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis for Senior Management.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a similar role; distribution, supply chain or logistics experience is desirable.
• AAT / Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA/ equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of foreign currency and tax handling (desirable).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-changing environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of Sage is an advantage.
• Strong reporting, presentation, and risk management skills.
• Excellent relationship and collaboration skills.

This is a superb opportunity to be part of an established and tenured team and have a succession plan through your journey with the business. If this role is of interest please apply as soon as possible or contact Dhuti Patel at The ONE Group to discuss the role further.