Assistant Management Account – Supply Chain & Online

We’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team and support our Supply Chain & Online functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong management accounting fundamentals with commercial insight, analysis and continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Finance Manager – Supply Chain, you’ll play a key role in period-end reporting, financial control and performance analysis across a cost base of around £50m. The role covers outsourced distribution centres in the UK and overseas, as well as distribution to stores and ecommerce customers, making it a varied and high-profile opportunity within the business.

· Prepare and post period-end journals, ensuring accurate and timely recording of Supply Chain and Online costs.

· Complete robust balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items promptly.

· Analyse variances against budget and prior year, and help produce clear commentary on financial performance.

· Support preparation of reporting packs and performance updates for management stakeholders.

· Produce weekly reporting across Supply Chain costs to support timely and informed decision-making.

· Accurately capture and code supplier costs and operational metrics to support reporting and analysis.

· Provide ad hoc analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities across the cost base.

· Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance and Supply Chain, supporting budgeting and forecasting activity.

· Support the year-end process, including audit deliverables and liaising with auditors when required.

· Help strengthen the control environment by identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting and systems.

· At least 3 years’ experience in a finance role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

· Retail, ecommerce or supply chain experience would be advantageous.

· Studying towards an accountancy qualification, or keen to continue progressing professionally.

· Strong Excel and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

· A proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge, improve processes and work collaboratively with stakeholders.