Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant for Retail Operations in Chester. The role involves providing accurate financial information, preparing management accounts, and supporting teams with budget forecasting. Candidates should be part-qualified accountants with advanced Excel skills and a commercial mindset. The position offers a salary of up to £35,000, study support, and benefits including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Study support

25 days holiday + BH

Private Healthcare

Hybrid working (4 days in the office)

Qualifications

• Support teams with timely, accurate financial information.
• Prepare periodic management accounts with variance analysis.
• Produce and maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forecasts and budgets for measuring performance.
• Create weekly performance and cost reports.
• Provide analysis to help teams understand cost drivers.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Commercial awareness

Inquisitive mindset

SQL knowledge

Azure knowledge

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

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

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.