This role requires a diligent and detail-oriented Management Accountant to manage financial operations for a leading player in the retail sector. Based near Leeds, this full-time position encompasses a wide range of accounting and finance tasks.
Client Details
This is a large-scale enterprise operating in the retail industry. With thousands of dedicated employees, the company places great value on high-quality service and customer satisfaction. They have a presence across the UK.
Description
- Full responsibility for providing accurate and timely monthly management accounts to the site team, both P&L and balance sheets.
- Demonstrate strong financial control, adhering to accounting regulations and group policy, and ensuring all accounting represents a true and fair view of performance.
- Take the lead on investigating variances in performance versus expectation, particularly on costs, and provide visibility and insight to site-based stakeholders.
- Act as a business partner to the Woodheads site finance team, supporting with their weekly P&L, providing insight on stock, labour costs and purchases.
- Act as a key point of contact with external auditors.
- Opportunity to simplify and speed up current period end processes, increasing efficiency and saving time to allow for more value-adding analytical work.
- Play a vital role in the wider Finance team to drive growth.
Profile
A successful Management Accountant should have:
- Professional qualification such as ACA or CIMA
- Demonstrable experience in accounting/financial roles - ideally first move from practice into industry
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and management skills
- Excellent understanding of tax laws and statutory regulations
Job Offer
- Salary range of £46000 - £50,000 per annum
- Generous holiday leave
- A supportive and inclusive company culture
- Opportunities for professional development
- Company pension scheme + benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to enhance their career in the retail industry. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and look forward to reviewing your applications.