Assistant Management Accountant

Online Home Shop; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing retailer in Manchester seeks a finance assistant to support the Financial Controller and Finance Manager. You will contribute to management accounts, budget planning, and compliance. Ideal candidates are studying for an accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) and possess strong Excel skills. Join a dynamic team making a real impact in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and eager to learn in a finance role.
• Capable of working under pressure while remaining calm.
• Experience with VAT returns and financial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns preparation.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning processes.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Initiative and proactive approach

Ability to create effective working relationships

Organizational skills

Experience with stock and multi-currency transactions

Education

Studying for AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

Online Home Shop (OHS) are going through rapid expansion which has seen them enter the ‘Sunday Times 100’ fastest growing companies in 2022.

This newly created role will be an integral position within the finance team and will support the Financial Controller and Finance Manager with the production of monthly management accounts, weekly forecasts and KPI reports to help inform management and enhance overall business performance.

Responsibilities

• Help produce management accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow along with variance analysis and commentary against Budget/Reforecasts.
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Posting of journals (e.g. accruals prepayments)
• Review posting of purchase invoices to ensure correct nominal coding
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Support the completion of finance related projects and process improvements
• Produce reports and data analysis as required by the business
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager on the year end statutory accounts, audit and tax queries
• Review accounting processes and practices to improve the efficiency of the finance function
• Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth
• Assisting the Financial Controller and Finance Manager on ad-hoc analysis

What You’ll Bring

• Studying/would like to commence studies for a recognised accountancy qualification; AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Excellent Excel skills to include pivot tables, look-ups and various formulae
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar is desirable
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time and tasks efficiently
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach in a fast paced environment
• The ability to create effective working relationships quickly
• Experience with stock and multi-currency / forex transactions preferable

Sound Like You?

At OHS, you won’t just be crunching numbers — you’ll be helping to shape the financial backbone of one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers. If you’re ambitious, eager to learn, and excited by scale, apply today and take your finance career to the next level.