Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Tewkesbury, South West, GL20 8JE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cotteswold Dairy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57937437 |
Summary
Assistant Management Accountant - Cotteswold Dairy (Tewkesbury Head Office)
Location: Tewkesbury Head Office | Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday–Friday | Department: Finance | Reports to: Management Accountant
Join Team Cotteswold
Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first-class customer service. At our Tewkesbury Head Office, we are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support our Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure across a variety of financial processes, supporting the Management Accountant with monthly accounts, reconciliations, analysis and reporting.
The Role – Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post monthly depot and dairy stock valuations on Sage
- Process monthly accruals including payroll, packaging, milk, cream and fleet costs
- Complete fuel account reconciliations and fleet accruals
- Assist in preparation of depot accounts; investigate and resolve variances
- Support the production of monthly management accounts and maintain key files
- Reconcile MTD data and sales analysis using Excel
- Assist in financial performance analysis and purchase ledger postings
- Maintain records to support annual audit and tax analysis
- Assist with year-end stocktaking and BACS postings
About You – Skills & Experience
- Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or AAT qualified – desirable
- Previous management accounts or ledger experience required
- Strong numeracy, attention to detail and analytical skills
- Proactive, inquisitive and able to demonstrate initiative
- Excellent time management, able to meet deadlines and multitask effectively
- Strong Excel and IT skills; experience with Sage 200 an advantage
- A collaborative team player, willing to support colleagues across Finance and other departments
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and development
- 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
- Discounted products & doorstep delivery
About Cotteswold Dairy
At Cotteswold Dairy we believe in the strength of Team Cotteswold. We value our staff, our customers and our communities. Our purpose is to be at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community. Joining as an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll be part of a team that supports business performance and long-term success.
How to Apply
If you’re a motivated finance professional looking to develop your career as an Assistant Management Accountant in a growing family business, we’d love to hear from you.
Assistant Management Accountant Finance Management Accounts Ledger Reconciliations Sage Excel CIMA ACCA AAT
About Cotteswold Dairy
Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. Built on the founding values of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business has remained committed to those principles spanning three generations, now under the leadership of Managing Director George Workman.
Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.
At our heart lies a strong ethical and environmental commitment. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.
More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet—making us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.
Location: Tewkesbury Head Office | Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday–Friday | Department: Finance | Reports to: Management Accountant
Join Team Cotteswold
Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first-class customer service. At our Tewkesbury Head Office, we are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support our Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure across a variety of financial processes, supporting the Management Accountant with monthly accounts, reconciliations, analysis and reporting.
The Role – Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post monthly depot and dairy stock valuations on Sage
- Process monthly accruals including payroll, packaging, milk, cream and fleet costs
- Complete fuel account reconciliations and fleet accruals
- Assist in preparation of depot accounts; investigate and resolve variances
- Support the production of monthly management accounts and maintain key files
- Reconcile MTD data and sales analysis using Excel
- Assist in financial performance analysis and purchase ledger postings
- Maintain records to support annual audit and tax analysis
- Assist with year-end stocktaking and BACS postings
About You – Skills & Experience
- Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or AAT qualified – desirable
- Previous management accounts or ledger experience required
- Strong numeracy, attention to detail and analytical skills
- Proactive, inquisitive and able to demonstrate initiative
- Excellent time management, able to meet deadlines and multitask effectively
- Strong Excel and IT skills; experience with Sage 200 an advantage
- A collaborative team player, willing to support colleagues across Finance and other departments
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and development
- 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
- Discounted products & doorstep delivery
About Cotteswold Dairy
At Cotteswold Dairy we believe in the strength of Team Cotteswold. We value our staff, our customers and our communities. Our purpose is to be at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community. Joining as an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll be part of a team that supports business performance and long-term success.
How to Apply
If you’re a motivated finance professional looking to develop your career as an Assistant Management Accountant in a growing family business, we’d love to hear from you.
Assistant Management Accountant Finance Management Accounts Ledger Reconciliations Sage Excel CIMA ACCA AAT
About Cotteswold Dairy
Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. Built on the founding values of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business has remained committed to those principles spanning three generations, now under the leadership of Managing Director George Workman.
Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.
At our heart lies a strong ethical and environmental commitment. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.
More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet—making us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.