Management Accountant

ScS Upholstery plc; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in Sunderland is seeking a Management Accountant to join their Finance Team. The role involves assisting in producing timely monthly management accounts and departmental reports, with opportunities for personal growth in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have CIMA/ACCA qualification or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and excellent attention to detail. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave

Virtual GP access

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA Qualification or equivalent required.
• Analytical with a methodical approach.
• Advanced MS Excel skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Management Accountant with monthly management accounts.
• Review P&L accounts and prepare departmental reports.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA Qualification

Analytical problem-solving

Proactive organizational skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT or CIMA part qualified

Job description

Management Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Sunderland - Customer Support Centre

Reporting To: Kelly Spedding

Compensation: £32,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

We are looking to recruit an Management Accountant to join our Finance Team. This is an exciting role in the business and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn and achieve personal growth within a fast paced business.

What’s the opportunity?

The Management Accountant is responsible for directly assisting Senior Management accountant, to produce, timely, accurate monthly management accounts and departmental reports to strict deadlines; cash reporting and assist in preparing company budgets.

What does the role involve?

• Assist the Senior management accountant in the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for the Senior Leadership Team
• Analysis and review of detailed P&L accounts with narrative against budget and prior year
• P&L reviews for actuals and budget, attend and take lead in quarterly reviews with responsible head office budget holders
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and timely resolve of issues as appropriate
• Production of weekly management reports (bookings and deliveries) for issue to senior managers and Directors
• Accurately and reliably producing key information and financials
• Develop a strong working relationship within the finance team to jointly achieve key goals
• Accruals and prepayments
• Assist with Cash reporting and Treasury management
• Assist Senior management accountant with other projects and ad-hoc tasks

Who are we looking for?

• CIMA/ACCA Qualification or equivalent, will consider AAT or CIMA part qualified if also have relevant experience.
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
• Broad range of skills acquired through academic studies, work experience to date
• Proactive with strong organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to prioritise workload to achieve tight deadlines in a fast paced environment

What’s in it for you?

• 33 days holidays including bank holidays
• Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!
• Colleague Discount
• Career progression
• Long service awards
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics
• Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7
• Salary finance scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service
• Life assurance