Reporting & Planning - Assistant Management Accountant

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Northampton team in the position of Assistant Management Accountant.

The purpose of this role is to support the Finance function in the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts and Balance Sheet reconciliations plus ad hoc reporting and analysis as required. There will be opportunities to be involved in process and system improvement and an inquisitive and challenging attitude will be encouraged. There will also be a requirement for travel to operational sites to facilitate better understanding of the business and develop relationships with stakeholders. This entry level role will provide a good grounding in Management Accounts.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following:

• Assisting in the completion of month end accounts including:
  • Accruals / Prepayments
  • Inventory
• Fixed Assets
• Overheads
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Variance analysis for both month end & balance sheet accounts, this will also require the role to liaise with site personnel & management from around the business
• Assisting with daily/weekly and ad hoc reporting
• Reconciliation of site manual records to ledger entries
• Assist with the forecast and annual budget process where appropriate throughout the year
• Assisting with audits both internal & external when required
• Actively seek, propose, and implement process improvements in area of responsibility and department
• To build effective working relationships with the wider Finance team and relevant business stakeholders to enable the role to offer support on a range of topics from receipting GRN’s to reporting
• Any other ad hoc tasks or project work that is deemed appropriate for the role

About You:

Competencies:

• Good work ethic and attention to detail
• Integrity & initiative
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – a team player
• Establish trust, provide information, and ensure open communication
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Desire to take on ownership and responsibility for tasks

IT Skills:

• Good Excel skills
• Ability to learn multiple in-house systems
• Teams

Education:

• A levels/ Degree / AAT / Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Generous holiday allowance
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Service Awards
• Sharesave Scheme eligibility
• Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Program
• Personal development and opportunities for progression
• Company Annual Bonus Scheme

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.

Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.