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Assistant Management Accountant

Job description

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed transport and distribution business that’s transforming its sector through innovation, service excellence, and operational efficiency. With a growing national footprint and a reputation for reliability, they deliver tailored logistics solutions to a diverse customer base across industries. Backed by significant investment and ambitious growth plans, this is a business on the move—literally and figuratively.

They’re now looking for a motivated, hands-on finance professional to support their dynamic operations and contribute to the company’s ongoing success. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team where your work will have real impact.

You'll support the day-to-day financial operations that keep this fast-paced, multi-site logistics network running efficiently. You’ll play a crucial role in monitoring performance, supporting month-end reporting, and ensuring senior leaders have the insights they need to make informed decisions in a fast-changing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily financial support across departments and distribution sites

  • Monitor financial performance and assist with reporting to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders

  • Maintain the fixed asset register (including vehicles, handling equipment, and infrastructure assets)

  • Record journals and support month-end close processes, including P&L reporting

  • Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory financial statements

  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and deliver ad hoc financial analysis

  • Support VAT return preparation and submissions

What We’re Looking For:

  • AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or similar)

  • Comfortable working independently and across cross-functional teams

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with operations, logistics, and senior leadership

  • Detail-oriented, organised, and able to work to tight deadlines

Experience with month-end finance processes is desirable. If you're actively progressing toward a recognised professional qualification, this is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your finance career in a PE-backed, fast-paced, hands-on logistics environment.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.