Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6NB
Hours: Full‑time, Monday – Friday
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 + study support (if required)

The position has become available due to the continued growth of the organisation within the Northeast region, making this an exciting time to join the Ashcourt Group as we expand our operational footprint and strengthen our finance team.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Assistant Management Accountant to support our finance function across multiple operational divisions, including landfill, quarrying, concrete production and fleet. If you enjoy producing accurate, meaningful MI and partnering with operational teams to understand performance, this is a great opportunity to develop and grow.

As an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll be analytical, commercial and detail‑driven. We’re looking for a strong communicator who can integrate into our growing finance team and collaborate confidently with wider operational functions.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and ongoing study support
• Access to our benefits platform including employee assistance programme and 24/7 GP access
• Discounts at restaurants, shops, gyms and holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare, electric car and cycle‑to‑work
• True career development opportunities within our growing business
• Exposure to operational finance and full P\&L ownership
• Supportive team focused on continuous improvement

What you’ll do

• Assist with the preparation of timely monthly management accounts across multiple divisions and sites
• Support cost analysis, margin reviews and variance investigations across various operations
• Help develop and maintain KPIs and management information
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Support accruals, prepayments and provisions
• Assist with month‑end close and maintain clear audit trails
• Help improve financial processes and reporting structures
• Contribute to standardising reporting and improving data accuracy
• Assist with process documentation
• Support finance projects and cross‑functional initiatives

What you’ll bring

• Full UK driving licence
• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in a related industry but not essential
• Strong understanding of management accounting controls
• Desirable: experience within a multi‑site organisation; experience in a changeable or evolving environment
• Strong IT knowledge, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Confident with ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding process. If you need support, contact our recruitment team at careers@ashcourt.com.