Account Manager

Management Account

Location: New Holland

Working hours: 8:30am till 17:00 Monday to Friday, early finish every other Friday as standard

Very good rates of pay

We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for an exceptional individual to join our company and make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Financial Controller This is a flexible opportunity designed to suit a range of experience levels. Whether you're a part-qualified accountant looking to grow into a broader role, or an experienced Management Accountant ready to hit the ground running, we'll shape the role to match your capabilities and ambitions.

You'll play a key part in delivering accurate, timely financial information, supporting operational decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Management Accountant Role Responsibility

• Overseeing supplier rebate management, including recording, reconciliation, and correct allocation to branch accounts (circa £12 million per annum)

• Assisting the Financial Controller with preparation of management accounts and general ledger analysis

• Generating and distributing monthly sales reports to key stakeholders

• Acting as a point of contact for branch managers regarding management account queries

• Performing balance sheet reconciliations

• Processing inter-business recharges

• Preparing and maintaining KPI reporting

• Processing and analysing expense invoices

• Supporting the wider Management Accounts team with holiday cover as required

• Publishing daily league table reporting to the wider business

• Assisting the Financial Controller with ad-hoc finance projects and tasks

• Providing cover for purchase and sales ledger functions when needed

• Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting processes

• Developing and improving financial processes, controls, and reporting tools

• Contributing to project work, such as system upgrades, cost reviews, or margin analysis

• Mentoring junior finance staff (for more experienced candidates)

• Undertaking any other duties as required by management

Please note: The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional responsibilities in line with business needs.

• Educated to GCSE level with a minimum of 5 passes at Grade 5-9, to include Maths and English

• Prior experience of working within an all-round accounts role including purchase and sales ledgers

• Experience of a busy multi branch ledger

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

• Prior experience of Kerridge system (desirable)

• Great communication skills; confident when liaising with both internal and external stakeholders

• Good planning and organisational skills

• Be able to work on your own initiative in a methodical and organised way

• Effective time management skills

• An ability to quickly grasp any new IT software and systems

Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?

Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• 31 days' holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays

• Option to buy up to an additional 5 days' annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days' annual leave per annum

• Hybrid Working – Minimum 3 days in the office

• Employee Referral Scheme: an ability to earn £500 for each successful HGV Driver referral

• Length of service awards

• Cycle to work scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Company sick pay

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)

• Generous colleague Merchant Branch discount

• Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company

• Excellent training and development opportunities

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person