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.

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 Needed

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

About The Company

At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.

Company Culture

Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 74 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.

Company Benefits

Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.

Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Free parking, Cycle to work, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events

Salary

Not disclosed