Are you a proactive finance professional looking to take the next step in your career with a global market leader?

We are partnering with a world-class distribution specialist to find a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Leeds.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious individual currently studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) to gain hands-on experience and progress toward full site responsibility.

The Role

Working within a collaborative head office team, you will initially support experienced Management Accountants across multiple high-turnover sites. As you develop, you will take sole ownership of your own site's accounts, becoming a key financial partner to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Accounting: Producing fully reconciled monthly and year-end P&L and Balance Sheets.
• Business Partnering: Liaising directly with depot managers and commercial teams to provide financial input and investigate queries.
• Strategic Support: Assisting with central finance projects including vehicle leasing, utilities, and Capex analysis.
• Compliance & Audit: Coordinating with both internal and external auditors to ensure financial integrity.
• Profitability Analysis: Working closely with non-financial staff to influence and enhance overall business performance.

Your Profile

We are looking for a candidate with a pro-active, analytical mindset who thrives in a busy environment.

• Education: Currently pursuing a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience: Previous experience in the preparation and interpretation of management accounts is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, specifically with Pivot Tables and Lookups.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience).
• Bonus: Minimum annual bonus of £1,000.
• Study Support: Active support for your professional accounting journey.
• Flexibility: A hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home) and flexible start/finish times.
• Benefits: 5% matched pension contributions and Bike-to-Work scheme.

If this could be of interest, please apply or contact Cameron.Walsh@markssattin.com!

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