Job Description

Coster UK

is a multinational organisation who manufacture and supply packaging components to the Aerosol and Luxury Packaging industry. Coster has a fantastic, friendly culture which thrives on teamwork and as a key position holder you will be instrumental in our continued growth across a portfolio which includes customers in the Personal Care, Luxury Perfumery, Home Care, Automotive and Industrial sectors.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and accomplished

Assistant

Management Accountant

. The right candidate should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of achievement in a finance role ideally in a manufacturing business.

To do well in this role you will need high levels of initiative and self-organisational skills and be self-motivated and proactive in the day-to-day activities. You must also be able to demonstrate great interpersonal skills in order to build strong relationships across our internal functions of Coster UK and the wider Group.

Key Role Objectives & Responsibilities:

Full month/year end and finance business partnering exposure.

Accruals, prepayments, and Journals.

Inter Group reporting.

AP/raising PO's/matching invoices/credit card reconciliations.

AR/Payroll (cover).

Stock/GIT/Cogi reconciliations. stock analysis, waste variances etc.

Transport cost reconciliations.

VAT & PPT Returns.

Treasury & Cashflow input.

Providing support through year-end and audit.

Answering queries surrounding transactional accounts, analysis.

Undertake project work where required including Capex monitoring, budget vs actual reporting,

Assist in yearly budget preparation. Liaising with budget holders.

Key Skills and Experience

Experience in an MA/assistant-level financial role.

Experienced in month-end/management accounting.

PQ CIMA. (active Studiers only, looking for progression)

Driven, analytically minded with ability to identify discrepancies, troubleshoot and propose solutions.

SAP experience (beneficial)

High proficiency in IT, particularly Excel (e.g. xlookup, SUMIF statements, linked files, large volume data).

Ability to handle multiple projects whilst managing own workload and time

Full UK driving licence

Benefits:-

28,000.00 to 32,000.00 per annum dependent on experience

CIMA Study/membership package with study agreement and annual pay awards linked to study progression.

Holidays: 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays

37 hours per week with an early finish on a Friday. Option to work from home 1 day per week.

Ability to gain experience in FMCG Global Manufacturing Group.

Full month/year end and finance business partnering exposure.

7% matched pension contribution.

Westfield Health Care Cash Plan

Life Assurance

On-site parking and electric vehicle charging

Drinks and fruit

Coster Aerosols is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

If you require an alternative application route please contact Rachel Boden, HR Manager on 01246 810536.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we aim to do this within 7 working days.

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WE DO NOT REQUIRE AGENCY SUPPORT FOR THIS ROLE AND ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT CALLS OF SUCH A NATURE.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derbyshire S43 4XE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence and own transport (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Derbyshire S43 4XE (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025