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. Key Responsibilities 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. What you’ll be doing Key responsibilities · 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. Business partnering and analysis · 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. Controls and continuous improvement · 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. We would like to meet someone who is · 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. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home Holiday allowance 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends Pension scheme