Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant - Belfast Your New Company A well-established and growing distributor within the food and FMCG sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. The organisation supplies an expanding portfolio of premium branded products to both retail and foodservice customers across the island of Ireland. With continued growth and investment, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their finance career within a supportive and fast-paced New RoleReporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial information to senior management. This is a varied position encompassing both operational and management accounting duties will include: Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting financial schedulesPosting journals and maintaining balance sheet reconciliationsProducing weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reporting and performance scorecardsManaging stock control processes and highlighting stock-related issuesOverseeing payroll, VAT submissions, credit control and bank administrationSupporting cash-flow forecasting and annual budgetingProviding commercial insight to assist with product pricingCompleting weekly cost analysis, including wages and fuelManaging payroll and maintaining accounting records for a small retail division What You'll Need to Succeed At least 12 months' experience in an office-based finance or administration role, ideally within a distribution or FMCG environmentNewly qualified AAT, CIMA/CGMA, or equivalent experienceStrong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detailConfident communicator with strong literacy and IT capabilitiesA proactive team player who enjoys contributing to business improvement and growth What You'll Get in Return Salary circa £35,000 - £40,000, depending on experienceMonday-Friday hours, 8am-4pm, with occasional overtime28 days annual leaveCompany pension schemeOn-site role based in modern premises in the Boucher Road area of BelfastOpportunity to grow and develop within a supportive finance team Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Benefits: £35k-£40k