Assistant Management Accountant

PENTLAND; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentland Brands seeks an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to enhance finance operations. This role involves supporting month-end processes, preparing P&L reports, and driving continuous improvement in reporting quality. Join a dynamic team to grow your career in a collaborative finance environment with innovative practices and diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 Days Holiday with purchase option

Brand discounts

Enhanced parental leave policies

Health-related perks

Travel perks including season ticket loan

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in accounting or equivalent.
• Experience with financial reporting and P&L analysis.
• Ability to work with large datasets in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end tasks accurately and on time.
• Prepare P&L reports and analyze budget variances.
• Drive improvements in finance processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

SAP

OneStream

Job description

We're Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT'S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

Are you part-qualified and ready to make a real impact in a global business? We're looking for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to support our month-end close and reporting processes across Pentland's portfolio of world-class brands. This is your opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative, purpose-driven finance team where continuous learning, ownership, and innovation are valued.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

As our Assistant Management Accountant you will:

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end tasks across the Group
• Prepare and review P&L reports for brands and functions, analysing variances to budget/forecast
• Take ownership of specific cost areas, ensuring accuracy and insight
• Submit financial results via OneStream and reconcile with SAP
• Provide narrative commentary that brings clarity to financial performance
• Produce clear and insightful management accounting reports for stakeholders
• Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations and support year-end audit processes
• Drive improvements in finance processes and reporting quality
• Manage cost centre reporting and respond promptly to queries
• Maintain documentation of accounting processes and responsibilities

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• Part-qualified (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or with equivalent experience
• Strong in accounting fundamentals with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and confident working with large datasets
• A clear communicator who can explain financials to non-finance colleagues
• Organised, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Experienced with SAP and/or OneStream (preferred, not essential)
• Adaptable, collaborative, and eager to take ownership

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.

Assistant Management Accountant | London | Employment type: Permanent/ Hybrid

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Salary + discretionary bonus
• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies
• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working of 3 days in the office a week and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now and bring your potential to life at Pentland Brands.