Avondale Foods is a leading food manufacturing company of Fresh and Chilled products supplying leading retail businesses including Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Dunnes, Morrisons, Aldi & Lidl throughout the UK & Ireland. Working as part of the Finance team, this is a newly created role to support the growth of the business. The role of the Assistant Management Accountant is to support with the monthly management accounts process. Assist with variance analysis, product costing and other financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts. Assist with product costings Manage master data within the recipe system and manufacturing system ensuring costs and prices are accurate Assist with variance analysis Support the Head of Finance to develop and enhance financial reporting Supporting finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives Carry out any other administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the department Carry out any other duties as reasonably required Contribute to the development of a culture of Integrity, collaboration do the right thing approach in all interactions. Ensure Food Safety compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements to remain audit-ready at all times. Essential Criteria Part qualified accountant or IATI qualified with 3+ years in an assistant accountant role 1-2 years experience in a similar role Strong Excel skills Excellent Attention to detail Experience in FMCG A positive can-do attitude Desirable Criteria Experience of using Microsoft Navision Experience in product costing Skills: Monthly Accounts Costings Variance analysis Reporting Benefits: Pension Subsidised canteen Wellbeing Initiatives Employee Engagement App Funded training Medical Aid / Health Care