Management Accountant

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment consultancy is seeking a Management Accountant in Chester. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £35,000 plus study support, private healthcare, and 25 days holiday. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong Excel skills and commercial awareness. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, assisting in budgeting, and providing insights for performance improvement. Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

Study support

25 days holiday + BH

Private Healthcare

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• SQL/Azure knowledge is preferable.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support retail teams with accurate financial information.
• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis.
• Maintain department balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in compiling forecasts and budgets.
• Produce weekly performance and cost reports.
• Provide analysis to help teams understand cost drivers.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Commercial awareness

SQL knowledge

Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience

Ability to implement and improve processes

Education

Part–qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Management Accountant (Retail Operations) Hybrid Chester 35,000 + Study support, discounts and benefits

This is a brilliant opportunity to join an industry leader in the UK. The company operates in a fast–paced market and both manufactures and sells goods nationally. The business is very fast–paced but has a brilliant culture of togetherness across the whole organisation; it is a great place to work.

The Role

• Support retail and head office teams with timely, accurate and insightful financial information to drive performance and cost control.
• Prepare periodic management accounts, including detailed variance analysis for review by the Finance Manager and operational stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain department balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and robustness of financial records.
• Assist in compiling forecasts and budgets to measure business performance across store operating costs and central functions.
• Prepare a suite of weekly performance and cost reports that support operational and commercial decision–making.
• Provide clear analysis to help operational teams understand cost drivers and variances, confidently challenging performance where appropriate.
• Support wider finance and operational teams with ad hoc analysis and project work as required.

About You

• Part–qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Commercial awareness and the ability to highlight opportunities and add value.
• Seeks to implement and improve processes
• Accountability for own actions and results with an inquisitive mindset
• Advanced Excel skills essential, SQL / Azure knowledge preferable.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Up to 35,000 base
• Study support
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working (4 days in the office)

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics

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