Trainee Management Accountant

Hull

BBF Limited

Full-time, permanent

Role Purpose

We are looking for a motivated Trainee Management Accountant to join our finance team at our manufacturing site in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their finance career who is keen to develop strong management accounting, commercial finance and manufacturing finance experience while being supported through the CIMA qualification.

The successful candidate will support the preparation of management accounts, financial reporting, cost analysis and operational performance reporting, working closely with finance, operations, procurement and production teams to help the business understand performance and make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.

· Support the production of financial reporting packs, including commentary on key movements, variances and performance trends.

· Help analyse manufacturing costs, including materials, labour, overheads, waste, yields and production efficiencies.

· Work with production and operations teams to understand factory performance and provide useful financial insight.

· Support budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering data, preparing schedules and analysing actual performance against plan.

· Assist with stock reporting, stocktakes, inventory reconciliations and review of stock adjustments.

· Help maintain accurate costings, bills of materials and product margin analysis.

· Support purchase order, invoice and supplier query processes where required.

· Prepare ad hoc analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making.

· Assist with year-end audit preparation, including schedules and supporting documentation.

· Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy and internal controls.

· Maintain accurate records and ensure finance deadlines are met.

CIMA Study Support

The company will provide support for the CIMA qualification, including agreed study leave, exam support and mentoring from experienced finance colleagues. The role is designed to help the successful candidate apply their studies in a practical manufacturing environment and progress towards becoming a qualified management accountant.

Skills and Experience Required

· Studying towards, or keen to begin, the CIMA qualification.

· Previous experience in an accounts assistant, finance assistant, graduate finance or similar role is desirable.

· Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.

· Good Excel skills, with willingness to develop further analytical and reporting capability.

· A logical approach to problem-solving and the ability to work with financial and non-financial information.

· Good communication skills, with confidence to work with colleagues across finance, operations and production.

· Organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· An interest in food manufacturing, cost control and operational performance.

Personal Attributes

· Ambitious and keen to build a career in management accounting.

· Curious, analytical and willing to ask questions to understand how the business operates.

· Reliable, accurate and committed to delivering quality work.

· Comfortable working as part of a team and building relationships across departments.

· Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

What We Offer

· A trainee finance role within a growing food manufacturing environment.

· Support towards the CIMA qualification.

· Practical exposure to management accounting, manufacturing finance and commercial analysis.

· Mentoring and development from experienced finance professionals.

· The opportunity to build strong relationships with operations, production and commercial teams.

· Clear potential to progress as skills, experience and qualification levels develop.

Career Development

This role provides a strong foundation for progression into, Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner positions. As the successful candidate develops, they will be expected to take on greater ownership of reporting, analysis, cost control and business partnering activities.