Management Accountant

Southern Co-op; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent Co-op as a Management Accountant, supporting the Starbucks franchise and analyzing financial performance. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, overseeing budgeting processes, and driving financial efficiencies. Ideal for a CIMA qualified individual with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office

Free onsite parking

34 days' holiday, rising to 39 with service

20% staff discount

Private medical & critical illness insurance

Health & dental cash plans

24/7 virtual GP & fitness discounts

Life insurance & NEST pension

Financial wellbeing tools & share incentive scheme

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in producing P&L statements.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Final stages of CIMA qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reconcile key balance sheet items.
• Work with budget holders to produce annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide guidance and support to the Assistant Management Accountant.

Skills

Management accounts experience

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in Excel

IT literacy

Education

CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Management Accountant!

You'll support our Starbucks (Cobra Coffee) and Franchise business by delivering robust and timely analysis, including management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.

What you'll get...

• Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
• Free onsite parking
• 34 days' holiday (including bank holidays) - rising to 39 with service
• 20% staff discount
• Private medical & critical illness insurance
• Health & dental cash plans
• 24/7 virtual GP & fitness discounts via Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance & NEST pension
• Financial wellbeing tools & share incentive scheme
• Cycle-to-work & Electric Vehicle schemes
• Training & development opportunities

What to expect...

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reconcile key balance sheet items.
• Work with budget holders to produce annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Oversee weekly performance reporting, cash statement processing, invoices, and opex recharges.
• Accountable for promotional claims and all end-to-end finance processes.
• Assist in the year-end exercise and the preparation of annual reports and audit queries.
• Drive process improvements and automation for greater efficiency and analysis.
• Provide guidance and support to the Assistant Management Accountant and colleagues.

What we're looking for...

• Final stages / CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• Management accounts experience.
• Experience in producing P&L statements.
• Proficient in Excel and high level of IT literacy.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work to deadlines.

About Us...

We're an independent Co-op operating across the south of England, running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds, and a Starbucks coffee franchise. Owned by our 300,000+ members with over 4,000 colleagues, our purpose is working together for the benefit of communities. We are committed to sustainable business and providing a fair, fresh approach for all. Join our family that proudly serves local communities and puts people first.