Assistant Management Accountant

END CLOTHING; Washington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including bank)

Flexible working

2 days WFH

Pension scheme

Staff discount

Healthcare cashback

Job summary

END. is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Washington, Tyne & Wear to support the finance team with accurate reporting and strong controls. You will manage bank reconciliations, month-end activities, and provide analytical insights to improve processes across the group.

The role offers flexible working options, a 40-hour week, and opportunities for professional development within a fast-paced fashion retail business. Applicants must have legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or management accounting role.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation.
• Proficient Excel; experience with ERP systems.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.
• Well organised with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyze differences.
• Own bank reconciliations across the Group's accounts.
• Support month-end processes and accruals/prepayments.
• Assist with budget and forecast preparation.
• Support year-end audit processes and queries.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems (Dynamics/SAP/Oracle/NetSuite)

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - FULL TIME - WASHINGTON, TYNE & WEAR

Who We Are:

Inspired by a shared love of fashion, sneakers and the surrounding culture, END. was founded in Newcastle upon Tyne back in 2005. Our first UK store brought together a curated mix of celebrated designers and emerging brands, many of which were previously hard to find outside of London. From day one, we've nurtured a community of like-minded individuals united by a love for this ever-evolving culture.

Today, END. serves over 2 million customers worldwide through a seamless blend of online and physical retail. Our industry-leading stores in Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, London, and Milan reflect our commitment to innovation, influence, and inspiration. We offer a carefully curated selection of menswear, womenswear, sneakers, homeware, and lifestyle products to a global audience.

At the heart of END. is our customer and it's our people and culture that make the difference. With over 600 employees across our HQ, offices, and retail locations, our customer-first mindset continues to guide everything we do.

The Role:

As Assistant Management Accountant, you will support the finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls. You will play a key role in the group's cash and bank reconciliation processes, assist with month-end activities, and contribute to continuous improvements in the accuracy and efficiency of finance processes.

Here's a breakdown of what you'll be doing:

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for designated areas, investigating differences and providing supporting analysis where required. Own the bank reconciliation process across the Group's bank accounts, ensuring cash is matched accurately and in a timely manner, including across systemssuch as payment providers.
• Assist in maintaining accurate cash reporting and contribute to improvements in the efficiency and reliability of reporting processes.
• Work with colleagues across the business to investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and process issues.
• Support the year-end audit process by preparing information and responding to queries as required
• Prepare and post accruals and prepayments to support month-end reporting and management accounts preparation
• Support Finance Business Partners with budget and forecast preparation
• Maintain process documentation and support the identification and implementation of process and control improvements.
• Be proactive during daily tasks to support process improvements, flagging key risks to management in a timely manner.
• Support on ad hoc projects and business initiatives as required

Who we're looking for:

• Experience in a finance or management accounting role would be beneficial, ideally within retail, FMCG or a fast-paced consumer business.
• An analytical mindset, with an interest in interpreting data and presenting it clearly.
• Good Excel skills, with a willingness to develop these further; experience with ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) would be advantageous.
• Good communication and stakeholder skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with other teams, including IT, to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Well organised, able to manage priorities and work to deadlines.

Besides a competitive salary and an engaging and inclusive work place we can offer you:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexible working, with 2 days WFH
• 40 Hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Holiday trading (Buy or sell 3 days)
• Your birthday off
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Moments that matter gifts (Weddings and Babies)
• A pension that both you and the company contribute to
• Generous staff discount
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• And so much more....

We know that great talent comes in many forms. So even if you don't meet every single criteria, we would still love to hear from you. If you're passionate, driven, and believe you can contribute to our future success.

Please note: Employment is conditional upon having the legal right to work in the UK for the role offered.