We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

Assistant Financial Accountant

to join our finance team in

Melton, UK . This role supports the

Financial Controller and Senior Operations Finance Manager

in delivering accurate financial reporting, inventory management, cost analysis, and financial controls within a manufacturing environment. The position works closely with finance, sales, production, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate financial data, maintain strong internal controls, and support business decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with

SAP experience and an interest in manufacturing finance and costing

who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic business. Key Responsibilities

Support the

Financial Controller and Senior Operations Finance Manager

with core finance activities including intercompany reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, invoice runs, and financial reporting.

Assist with the

preparation of monthly management accounts , financial reports, and month-end/year-end close processes.

Deputise for the

Operations Finance Manager , ensuring accuracy across production processes, investigating production order costing, and maintaining ERP updates.

Support

manufacturing cost analysis and variance reporting , maintaining and updating standard costing data within SAP.

Manage

inventory accounting and stock reconciliations , including producing monthly inventory reserve calculations in line with group policy and updating SAP accordingly.

Support

stock take activities

across sites, including pre-count preparation, audit oversight, and investigation of stock discrepancies.

Reconcile

production paperwork to SAP , investigating quantity and value differences to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Act as

Internal Audit Control Owner for production processes , carrying out monthly reconciliations, running audit reports, updating samples, and maintaining audit records.

Partner with the

Sales team to provide margin analysis , commissions calculations, and maintain relevant ERP records.

Manage

overdue accounts and credit control support , including bad debt monitoring and customer/vendor account management.

Prepare

monthly commission journals and reconciliations for sales agents .

Manage

freight processes , including purchase order booking and maintaining monthly freight accruals.

Support

budgeting and forecasting activities

and maintain financial records in line with company policies.

Key Requirements

Previous experience in a

finance or accounting role .

Studying towards or interested in studying a professional accounting qualification such as

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA .

Experience using

SAP or similar ERP systems .

Strong

Excel and analytical skills .

High level of

accuracy and attention to detail .

Ability to work to

tight deadlines during month-end processes .

Strong

communication and teamwork skills , with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Desirable Experience

Experience in a

manufacturing or production environment .

Knowledge of

standard costing, cost analysis, or inventory accounting .

Experience working with

large data sets in Excel .

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for

career progression within finance

A

supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are a motivated finance professional looking to build your career within a supportive and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Apply now by submitting your CV

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