Management Accountant

The Fuel Store; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fuel Store is seeking a detail-driven Management Accountant to help transform the Fleet and Fuel industry. This permanent full-time role requires expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and providing insights to support business decisions. With a salary between £42,000 and £45,000 based on experience, the position offers benefits like pension scheme enrollment after 12 weeks, access to health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Access to MediCash

26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Personal development plan

Life Assurance payable at 3x Base Salary

Monthly employee awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain deviations from budget and forecast.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Organisation & Time Management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, NetSuite)

Job description

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Here at The Fuel Store, we are transforming the Fleet and Fuel industry for good! We are proud to be one of the top resellers in the UK, through providing unrivalled support to our customers that fuels the lifeblood of Britain’s roadways.

As a family-run business with over 9 years under our belt, we have always been determined to deliver on our founding principle: fuelling better for our customers. From single-vehicle operators to multi-fleet solutions, our customers are genuinely at the forefront of everything we do. We believe that our services allow them to reach heights they didn’t even know were possible, and we love being part of that journey!

As part of our continued growth and evolution, we’re investing further in our Finance Team. We’re now on the lookout for a Management Accountant who can bring accuracy, commercial insight, and financial control to help take us to the next level. If you’re detail-driven, analytically minded, and passionate about business performance – this could be the role for you.

Brief Overview

Permanent Opportunity: Full Time

Basic Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Birmingham, B2

Requirements

• Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to explain deviations from budget and forecast, providing insightful commentary to stakeholders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
• Cost Control: Monitor business costs and margins, identifying areas for improvement and supporting operational efficiency initiatives.
• Financial Reporting: Deliver financial performance reports to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable insights are provided.
• Business Partnering: Work closely with departmental heads to support financial understanding, challenge assumptions, and guide decision-making.
• Month-End Close: Oversee and support the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, accruals, and prepayments are accurately accounted for.
• Audit & Compliance: Support external auditors and ensure all compliance obligations and financial controls are adhered to.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  
  

To have the ability to contribute to The Fuel Store’s success, you will need:

• Professional Experience: Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Financial Systems Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) and experience with accounting systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, NetSuite).
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and diligence in all areas of financial reporting and analysis.
• Commercial Awareness: A strong understanding of financial performance drivers, particularly in an SME or growth business context.
• Organisation & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
  
  

Along with having the right experience, a Fueller will have:

• Strong motivation to work in a fast-paced environment
• An understanding of or interest in emerging technologies, including AI-driven analytics to support data-informed decision-making
• Great aptitude for overcoming challenges with a naturally inquisitive mind
• Ability to challenge the status quo; actively seeking to understand HOW something works, not just WHY
• Resilience and the ability to focus on the detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Ability to work hard as an individual while adding value to the wider team
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in interacting with all stakeholders
• Logical and data-led decision-making skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• A commercial mindset and appetite for growth
  
  

Benefits

Pension Scheme: After 12 weeks of continuous employment, you will be automatically enrolled into our Pension Scheme.

Health & Wellbeing: All employees have access to MediCash upon passing probation – this includes counselling, retail discounts, and much more.

Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave plus all statutory holidays – with additional days rewarded for long service.

Career Progression: You’ll have a personal development plan and access to our Fueller Academy to support your growth.

Life Assurance: Payable at 3x Base Salary

Location: Based in Birmingham City Centre, with panoramic views from our office floor. Hybrid working available at the discretion of your manager.

Life Assurance: You’ll be covered by our life assurance policy, payable at 3x your annual salary, giving you and your loved ones added peace of mind.

Other: Monthly employee awards (with lunch provided!), regular team events and competitions. Tea, coffee, fresh fruit are available daily in the office. Take a look for yourself here: https://thefuelstore.co.uk/careers

A little more for you to know…

We want to be a place where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our team is growing rapidly, and that means we want collaborative, talented Fuellers to help shape The Fuel Store’s future. We’ll support you, nurture you, and give you the best platform to succeed – all we need is your drive and willingness to learn!

If you think you could add value here at The Fuel Store, please apply. Even if you only meet part of the criteria – we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our business. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, family or parental status, neurodiversity or disability status, marital status, veteran status, or national origin.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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