Assistant Management Accountant - Coventry Brett Martin is seeking a proactive and tech-minded Assistant Management Accountant to join our dedicated finance team based on site in Coventry, with flexible hybrid working options available. In this pivotal role, you will support the timely completion of monthly management accounts within a five-day turnaround, playing an active part in financial reporting, cost centre analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. This role offers a modern twist on traditional accounting by embedding cutting-edge analytics and automation into day-to-day processes. You will leverage modern AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot alongside advanced Excel and reporting datasets to streamline workflows, eliminate repetitive tasks, and deliver incisive business commentary. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Management Accountant, you will interrogate financial data to identify cost-saving trends and drive performance improvements across the wider business. The ideal candidate possesses solid general ledger experience, exceptional analytical capabilities, and enthusiasm for adopting automated finance tools. If you are eager to contribute to an industry-leading manufacturing organisation while expanding your commercial accounting expertise, we would love to hear from you. About the role As an Assistant Management Accountant , your day-to-day responsibilities will centre on preparing monthly periodic journals, managing prepayments and accruals, and conducting thorough balance sheet reconciliations. Beyond month-end routines, you will craft dynamic dashboards and clean datasets from finance, stock, and payroll systems to support vital KPI tracking and commercial forecasting. This role presents an outstanding growth opportunity to pioneer AI-assisted finance processes and continuous improvement initiatives within an established market leader. You will hone your reporting skills using modern business intelligence platforms, collaborate across departments on ad hoc commercial projects, and gain the hands-on exposure required to advance your career towards becoming a fully qualified Management Accountant. About the company With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world. Required Criteria • Experience working in an accounts department handling general ledger postings • Proven experience in the analytical review of financial data • Solid understanding of accounting systems and IT systems • Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills • Confidence in working with data, including extracting, cleansing, and structuring datasets for reporting and analysis • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team • Ability to work accurately and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines Desired Criteria • Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 • Experience using Sage 50 Payroll • Experience using AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot) in a finance or reporting context • Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or similar data and reporting tools • Part-qualified CIMA / ACCA, or an Accounting degree graduate Skills you'll need • Applying Data to Decisions • Continuous Improvement • Financial Analysis for Decisions • Financial Reporting • Forecasting • Prioritisation • Root Cause Analysis • Bank reconciliation • Payroll • Microsoft Office Suite • IT skills • KPIs • GDPR Compliance • Teamwork • Time Management
