Management Accounts Assistant

DFS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DFS is seeking a proactive Management Accounts Assistant to support the Finance team in Doncaster. The role involves preparing management accounts, processing financial data, and collaborating across teams. Ideal for those studying towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA, this position offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career.

Holiday allowance with options to buy extra days.

Employee discounts on DFS and Sofology products.

Access to healthcare services and wellness perks.

Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.

Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a professional qualification in accounting.
• Understanding of general ledger principles and double-entry accounting.
• Experience with high volumes of transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Processing month-end journals and reconciling accounts.
• Liaising with departments to resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Studying towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA

Job description

Your new role

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in Doncaster.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple Group entities, while also helping to maintain accurate financial records and controls. You'll process month-end journals, reconcile accounts, and work closely with other teams to ensure the integrity of our financial data.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone studying towards a professional qualification (AAT, CIMA, or ACCA) who's ready to take the next step in their career and gain hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

What you'll be doing

As a Management Accounts Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Management Accounts team in preparing monthly accounts for Sofology and The Sofa Delivery Company
• Calculating and processing month-end journals, reconciliations, and control accounts accurately and on time
• Taking an active role in your own development, completing relevant training and accounting qualifications
• Supporting the wider Finance team to ensure new developments are accurately reflected in accounting data
• Assisting with expenditure, capex, and other AP-related accruals across all Group entities
• Administering elements of weekly cash forecast files for Group companies
• Completing balance sheet controls each month in a timely manner
• Liaising with relevant departments to resolve accounting issues and reconciling items
• Preparing national statistics data for ONS and supporting other ad hoc reporting
• Taking part in ad hoc analysis and finance projects

The role is for you if...

• You're studying towards a professional qualification (AAT, CIMA, or ACCA) and looking to build your experience
• You understand general ledger principles and double entry accounting, and have experience working with high volumes of transactions
• You're confident working independently and keen to grow your skills through hands-on experience
• You're comfortable with Excel and can use pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formatting to analyse data
• You're an analytical thinker with great attention to detail
• You're a good communicator, able to work with colleagues across different teams to resolve issues and ensure data accuracy

About DFS

Did you know a DFS sofa is in one-third of Britain's homes?

Since 1969, we've been creating, marketing, and selling sofas that reflect people's unique styles and tastes. We've always led the market, bringing comfort and great design to communities both online and in person.

We're the UK's leading sofa retail specialist, but here's the secret to our success - it's our people. They're at the heart of what we do, and together, they're crafting us towards our ambitious future.

We're an equal opportunities employer

We extend a warm welcome to everyone, weaving together a range of voices and perspectives to create a truly inclusive culture. As we strive to build a workplace that better reflects the diverse communities we serve, we encourage applications from under-represented groups. At DFS Group, we're not just a place where everyone is welcome - we're a place where everyone truly belongs.

DFS Benefits

• Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.
• Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year.
• Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury's, ASOS, and IKEA.
• Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.
• Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.