Dynamic Management Accountant – Hybrid, Retail FP&A

Merry Hill Group; Castleton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Footasylum is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Finance Team in a fast-paced retailer environment. You will support monthly management accounts, balance sheet control, and overhead analysis while contributing to board reporting and costing insights.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, cross-department communication, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. The position is hybrid with Head Office in Greater Manchester and opportunities to influence finance

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a focus on overheads and balance sheet control.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and financial modelling skills.
• Strong communication across departments translating financial data into insight.
• Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce monthly management accounts
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Report and analyse overhead and cost variances with clear commentary at month end
• Contribute analysis and commentary to Board pack preparation
• Perform cost analysis and profitability reporting
• Monitor and control cost centre coding
• Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting
• Align budgeting/forecasting outputs with organisational goals
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and designated overhead accounts
• Ensure costs are captured within the P&L liaising with cross-functional teams
• Support internal and external audit requirements for items within the Management Accounts remit
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations
• Identify and contribute to process improvements within finance and overhead reporting systems
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely, accurate financial information
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as required
• Prepare and submit statistical surveys (e.g. ONS returns)
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Management accounting

Overheads & balance sheet control

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Cross-department communication

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Tools

Cognos

Job description

Footasylum is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Finance Team in a fast-paced retailer environment. You will support monthly management accounts, balance sheet control, and overhead analysis while contributing to board reporting and costing insights.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, cross-department communication, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. The position is hybrid with Head Office in Greater Manchester and opportunities to influence finance