Job Title: Management Accountant

Role Summary:

The Management Accountant is a fulltime on site role responsible for the monthly management accounting for the Retail Business, as well as supporting other management reporting for the group.  The role also includes activities such as finance business partnering, cashflow management, payroll, time and attendance systems, grant applications, sales support and projects.

This role requires experience in a similar role, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, strong team player and the ability to work with other team members.

The Management Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Month End Accounting:

• Support and collaborate with the book keepers in the Retail business, to improve finance processes and reporting accuracy.
• Prepare the monthly retail management accounts and provide SLT with accurate and timely financial insights.
• Complete the month end and year end close activities.
• Prepare all journals, accruals and adjustments and ensure they are properly recorded and documented.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Work closely with Retail Business Leaders to support their finance needs and budget process.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial models to guide decision making.
• Analyse financial performance and variances, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Provide insights into cost structures and profitability.
• Track and report on key performance indicators.

Cost control and Optimisation:

• Monitor and control costs, ensuring efficiency across operations
• Evaluate and manage financial risks, recommending cost saving measures.

Internal Controls, Risk Management and Compliance

• Assist in the implementation of internal control systems
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements and company policies.
• Support the Risk Management process, in conjunction with the Accounting Manager and Finance Director

Audit, Tax and Regulatory filings

• Support tax filings as required including VAT, corporation tax, company secretarial and other statutory filings as required.
• Support external auditors and tax advisors as required

Process Improvements / Projects

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify and support initiatives to drive revenue growth and implement cost savings.
• Identify improvements to accounting systems and processes
• Support any grant applications / administration
• Other projects as identified by the Accounting Manager, Finance Director or SLT.

Payroll

• Preparation of Weekly Payroll (Micropay).
• Sales reporting and commission workings.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education: Qualified (or Part Qualified) Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or other recognised accounting qualification – completed or at an advanced stage in exams with commitment to complete exams to attain qualification)

Experience: 3 years + of accounting experience in accounting department of an SME. Industry knowledge is desirable.

Technical skills:

• Proficiency on accounting software (preferably with ERP system)
• Strong excel skills and familiar with financial modelling
• Knowledge of financial and compliance standards
• Payroll package experience desirable
• Data analytics skills desirable

Analytical and problem skills:

• Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and provide insights and actionable items.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Soft skills

• Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong team player
• Proactive, positive mindset
• Ability to work independently.

This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to the company’s success.