Management Accountant (FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in menswear is looking for a Management Accountant to handle monthly management accounts, budgeting, and financial forecasting. The role requires a qualified accountant with solid experience in mainstream accounting. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, cost analysis, and team management. Benefits include a significant employee discount, development opportunities, and a hybrid work policy.

Benefits

Employee Discount: 70% discount across all our stores.

Season Ticket Loan: Financial support for commuting.

Cycle to Work Scheme: Encouraging eco-friendly travel.

Discounted Gym Membership with PureGym.

Life Insurance: Providing peace of mind for colleagues.

Ongoing Development: Tailored to suit your career ambitions.

Access to Moss Learning: An online learning platform.

Employee Hub: Access to benefits and company updates.

New Baby Gift: Celebrating personal milestones.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mainstream accounting experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow preparation.
• Strong IT and Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting cost analysis.
• Oversee the AP function and manage a small management accounts team.
• Collaborate with business partners and provide financial forecasts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Commercial curiosity

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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Our Vision is to be admired for our craft, experience, and sustainability. Desired by our customers and loved by our people.

Today Moss is more than a menswear brand, we are ‘Styling individuals for moments that matter’. We’re not just for men on their big day – we’re for everyone, all the time. Whether they need to hire a one-off outfit, elevate their daily wardrobe, or create a custom piece, we’re by their side with over 170 years of tailoring know-how and considered clothing made for life as we all live it now.

Our shared values encourage us to Trust our colleagues to think Creatively and plan for the sustained growth and development of Moss. For us this is about working Collaboratively and using Agility to achieve success, whilst leaving a positive impact. Embracing our core values and behavioral competencies strengthens relationships with our customers and colleagues.

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager the primary responsibility of the Management Accountant would be to prepare the monthly management accounts to support the Monthly Business Reviews and Board Meetings. Collaborating closely with the Finance Team and the business partners, you will lead and co-ordinate accurate preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, annual management information and take a lead role in the budgeting and forecasting process. Through delivery of accurate and timely reporting you will aid in further enhancing the reputation of the Finance Team. This role is being hired on a fixed-term basis for an initial 9-month period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Preparation of supporting cost analysis schedules and variance analysis and reviewing the same with the budget holders.
• Preparation and review of accruals and prepayments of various fixed and variable costs.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts, highlighting and resolving any issues discovered.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet and cashflow statements.
• Provide financial forecasts and supporting information as and when requested.
• Support with the preparation of the annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborate with the management accounts team, business partners and the Senior Leadership Team to provide necessary support from a financial and commercial point of view.
• Undertake analytical support on ad-hoc projects as and when required.
• Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the AP function and take full control of landlord related costs.
• Drive efficiency through continuous review and development of the processes within the finance department.
• Manage and develop a small management accounts team.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Technical:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) with a minimum 5 years of mainstream accounting experience.
• Experience of managing the full process for submitting monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow preparation.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and a team player.

About You:

• Consistently embodies Moss's core values and behavioral competencies in daily responsibilities and interactions.
• You are commercially curious and enjoy partnering with different teams to understand what drives business performance.
• You are detail-oriented but also capable of seeing the bigger picture when analysing data and trends.
• You’re proactive, solution-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• You have an excellent work ethic, collaborative style and thrive in a team that values openness, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Employee Discount: 70% discount across all our stores.
• Season Ticket Loan: Financial support for commuting.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Encouraging eco-friendly travel.
• Discounted Gym Membership with PureGym: Promoting physical health and fitness.
• Life Insurance: Providing peace of mind for colleagues.
• Ongoing Development: Tailored to suit your career ambitions from day one.
• Access to Moss Learning: An online learning platform for skill enhancement.
• Employee Hub: Easy access on the go to colleague benefits, recognition, wellbeing, and company updates.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating important personal milestones of colleagues.

Additional information: Our Hybrid Work Policy requires a minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 working from home.

If you want to know more about MOSS, our people and our culture, search #LifeatMoss or TailorYourCareer on LinkedIn.