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Assistant Management Accountant

Job description

​We’re working with a fast-growing transport and distribution business that’s redefining its sector through innovation, service excellence, and operational efficiency. With a growing national presence and a strong reputation for reliability, they deliver tailored logistics solutions to a diverse customer base across multiple industries.

They’re now seeking a motivated, hands-on finance professional to support their dynamic operations and help drive continued success. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team where your contributions will have real impact.

In this role, you’ll support the financial operations that keep a fast-paced, multi-site logistics network running smoothly. You’ll play a key part in monitoring performance, supporting month-end reporting, and equipping senior leaders with the insights needed to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily financial support across departments and distribution sites

  • Monitor financial performance and assist with reporting to executive leadership

  • 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 within cross-functional teams

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, logistics, and senior leadership

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

Experience with month-end finance processes is desirable. If you’re actively pursuing a professional qualification, this is a great opportunity to develop your finance career in a 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.