Assistant Accountant - Manufacturing EnvironmentLocation: Melton Mowbray (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)The OpportunityThis is not your typical Assistant Accountant role. If you want to move beyond transactional finance and get closer to how a business actually makes money, this role offers real exposure to costing, stock, and operational finance within a manufacturing environment.We''re working with a well-established business that is strengthening its finance team and needs an Assistant Accountant who can add value quickly.The RoleAs an Assistant Accountant, you will:Support month-end and management accountsTake ownership of inventory accounting and stock reconciliationsAnalyse obsolete and slow-moving stockWork closely with operations on costing and production dataSupport stock takes and investigate discrepanciesAssist with variance analysis and standard costingContribute to financial controls and reporting accuracySupport intercompany and commission calculations This is a hands-on, factory-facing role, not a desk-only finance position.What We''re Looking For (Essential)Experience in a manufacturing or stock-based environment Background in a finance role (Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant)Strong understanding of debits and credits and reconciliationsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionStrong Excel skillsHighly DesirableExperience with costing, inventory, or variance analysisExposure to standard costingExperience with SAP or a similar ERP systemStudying ..... full job details .....