Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant - Fixed Assets | Cheshire / North Wales border | Hybrid | 12-Month FTC | Excellent Benefits | Immediate Start Preferred | (Part-qualified or QBE welcome)

Join one of the UK's most recognisable high-volume retailers, currently undergoing exciting transformation and system change. This is a great opportunity for a confident Assistant Management Accountant to take ownership of Fixed Assets, support strategic CapEx planning, and business partner across central teams-all while contributing to a business that touches millions of customers each week.

Why This Role?

• Hands-on, commercially involved role across Capital Expenditure, Fleet, and Depreciation
• Join a well-established, high-performing finance team in a business that truly values its people
• Be part of a finance systems upgrade (D365), offering exposure to project-based transformation

Your Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register and SAP Fixed Asset module

• Business partner with Central Services and Fleet teams to support CapEx and period-end close

• Own CapEx, Depreciation, and Fleet accounting, including budget creation and reforecasting

• Deliver monthly balance sheet reconciliations and Fleet P&L reports

• Ensure all reporting is accurate, timely, and reconciled to the finance system

• Support the finance transformation project and system transition to D365

• Assist with ad hoc reporting, forecasting, and analysis as required by the Finance Manager

What You'll Bring:

• Part-qualified (CIMA / ACCA) or QBE with experience in a similar commercial accounting role

• Previous exposure to fixed assets and capital accounting (retail or high-volume sectors ideal)

• Confident using Excel and SAP (or other ERP systems)

• Comfortable working to tight deadlines, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy

• Able to communicate clearly across departments, influence, and challenge when needed

• Commercially aware, agile, and ready to get stuck in

What's in It for You?

• Onsite parking & subsidised canteen

• Staff Discounts

• Supportive team environment with real autonomy in your role

• Strong likelihood of future opportunity for the right person after contract ends

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