Management Accountant

Whittard of Chelsea; Milton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Up to 50% store discount

Monthly product allowance

Access to wellbeing portal

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

A renowned tea and coffee company in Milton, England, is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial health and growth. The role involves preparing management accounts, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and analyzing financial data across channels. Ideal candidates will have management accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate insights to various stakeholders. The company offers a generous holiday allowance, significant employee discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in management accounting within retail, FMCG, or multi-channel environments.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting management accounts.
• Maintaining accurate reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Conducting detailed analysis of sales and margins.

Skills

Management accounting experience in retail

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication to non-financial stakeholders

Education

Part-qualified/fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) or QBE

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Whittard of Chelsea, we’re passionate about creating exceptional tea and coffee products for customers worldwide. Behind the scenes, our Finance team plays a crucial role in driving our success. As a Management Accountant, you’ll be a key player in maintaining financial health and supporting our growth ambitions.

If you’re passionate about finance, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference in an exciting global business, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with Purpose: Work closely with a supportive Finance team and engage with multiple departments to make a real impact.
• Support a Global Brand: Be part of a company that’s loved by tea and coffee enthusiasts worldwide.
• Innovate and Grow: Work in a fast-paced environment that values your ideas and helps you develop your skills.

As a Management Accountant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and presenting management accounts.
• Maintain accurate reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in monitoring working capital, providing insights to optimize liquidity and operational efficiency.
• Conduct detailed analysis of sales, margins, and overheads across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.
• Support the FP&A Manager in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Partner with merchandising, supply chain, and marketing teams to provide financial insights for pricing, promotions, and inventory management.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and ERP systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What We’re Looking For

• Part-qualified/fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) or QBE.
• Strong experience in management accounting within retail, FMCG, or multi-channel environments.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance + enjoy your birthday off
• Up to 50% store discount on Whittard products.
• Monthly product allowance.
• Access to our wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Selection of family friendly benefits.

… And much much more!

Whittard of Chelsea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thrive to be a diverse and an inclusive organisation. We want to be a place where differences are recognised and celebrated, with a workforce that builds teams from all individualities, backgrounds, and experiences.