Management Accountant

Job Purpose:

Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate monthly reports for specific cost lines within the management accounts to meet reporting deadlines.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary for inclusion in the board report.
• Partner with head office functions to ensure the accuracy of accounts and provide financial support.
• Produce month-end stock postings.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of stock financial records.
• Review and monitor the gross margin report for the business.
• Prepare accurate key monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review proposed cheque runs for accuracy.
• Support and contribute to the annual budget and periodic forecasting.
• Continuously review and improve processes.
• Complete ONS returns.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and the annual audit.
• Continuous review and improvements of processes, including maintaining process notes.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting for the business.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar finance role, retail or multi-site preferred.
• Experience with communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Familiar with accounting packages ideally Unit 4 or similar.
• Advanced experience of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organisations and audiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise tasks, handle pressure and support finance team.

Competencies:

• Enthusiasm: Can demonstrate enthusiasm in their work, in the brand and in the product ranges. Can embrace our mission and vision.
• Understands the importance of fun and has a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Flexibility: Prepared to work in a changing environment and understands the need to offer flexibility at times of pressure.
• Accurate: Excellent administration skills, quality driven and attentive to detail.
• Articulate: Able to communicate clearly and in a professional manner in order to achieve results and support colleagues and clients.
• Self-Motivated: Self driven and able to work effectively without supervision
• Teamwork and collaboration: A good team player who understands the need to work together and support colleagues.

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