Management Accountant

Medik8; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare brand based in Borehamwood is seeking a detail-oriented Management Accountant. In this role, you will support financial operations, provide insights through analysis, and manage budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant professional qualifications. You'll work in a dynamic team environment with great perks including flexible working and an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible & Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support

Annual Performance Bonus

Long Service Awards

75% discount + Annual Product Allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred.
• Solid management accounting experience required.
• Strong proficiency in ERPs and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and reconcile bank statements.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to management.
• Support month-end close process and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Management Accounting

Variance Analysis

Cost Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Overview

Join Our Dynamic Finance Team

Our Finance department provides a centrally located finance function for the entire company, supporting operations across Europe and the US. We oversee all financial services, ensuring smooth processing of payments and addressing the needs of staff, customers, and suppliers in a fast-paced, growing business. We are now looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Management Accountant to play a key role in supporting financial operations, delivering insightful analysis, and partnering with stakeholders to drive financial efficiency. You will be responsible for a whole business unit, assisting in managing financial operations from end to end, with day-to-day responsibilities including reconciliations and preparing reports.

This role is more than a list of responsibilities; it\'s about being a vital part of a dynamic finance team in a growing business. We need a true team player who is ready to get stuck in and be hands-on with the day-to-day work. You will proactively build and manage relationships across the company, acting as a trusted partner and go-to resource. If you\'re someone who is agile and adaptable—able to pivot between shifting priorities and thrive on the challenge of a fast-paced environment—you\'ll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day tasks: Recording financial transactions, reconciling bank statements, payment run preparation and processing, managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial reports, processing payroll, and ensuring tax compliance.
• Variance Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of budget vs. actual performance and identify key variances, providing insights to management on financial trends and performance.
• Cost Management: Monitor and analyse cost structures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency.
• Month-End Closing: Support the month-end closing process, including posting journals, reconciling balance sheets, intercompany transactions and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by senior management to support business decisions.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across the month and during the month-end closing process to ensure all necessary information is gathered, variances are explained, and financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Audit Support: Support external and internal audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Team Collaboration: Assist and support other team members in their tasks, ensuring consistency and accuracy in financial reporting, and helping to maintain high standards across all accounting functions.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred and professional qualifications (ACCA ACA, CIMA, etc.) is a must.
• Solid management accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced or similar industry.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt to a changing, growing environment and support the team with ad-hoc tasks.
• Strong proficiency in ERPs, Excel, and other reporting tools.
• Able to problem solve and be attentive to accuracy in financial reporting.
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively, especially during month/year-end.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.

Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It\'s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
• Flexible Career opportunities
• Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Next steps

Want to do a little more research before you apply? Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.

At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We\'re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we\'re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority groupings tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements. The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited and feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!

Location: Head Office | Status: Hybrid | Employment type: Full-time