Management Accounts Assistant (Part-Time)

Stewarts (D Stewart & Son Limited); Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Stewarts (D Stewart & Son Limited) is seeking an experienced Management Accounts Assistant to join the Finance Team at our Head Office in Christchurch. The role supports month-end, P&L reporting and balance sheet work, while looking for smarter ways to improve financial processes.

You’ll collaborate with the Finance Manager and wider team to provide timely, accurate financial information across our garden centres, nursery and landscaping divisions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management accounts role is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial information.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel and finance systems such as Xero.
• Organised with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and adaptable with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with month-end and year-end processes, including journals, P&L reporting and balance sheet prep.
• Assist with monthly management accounts production, including P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure financial information is accurate and supports timely business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and efficiency.
• Build relationships across the business to provide financial information and support.
• Provide cover across different finance functions, including purchase ledger when needed.
• Contribute to ad hoc finance tasks as the business evolves.

Skills

Management accounts experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Management Accounts Assistant to join our friendly Finance Team at our Head Office in Christchurch.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in a successful, family-focusedbusiness where collaboration, trust and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.

You'll work closely with our Finance Manager and wider finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, helping to provide the insight that supports business decisions across our garden centres, nursery and landscaping divisions. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to identify smarter ways of working and contribute to improving our financial processes.

Responsibilities:

As our Management Accounts Assistant, you'll:

• Support the Finance Manager with month-end and year-end processes, including journals, profit and loss reporting, and balance sheet preparation.
• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, timely and supports effective business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues across the business, providing financial information and support where needed.
• Work collaboratively within the Finance Team, providing cover across different functions, including purchase ledger support when required.
• Assist with a variety of ad hoc finance tasks as the needs of the business evolve.

What You’ll Need:

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical finance skills with a positive, team-focused attitude.

You’ll have:

• Previous experience in a similar Management Accounts Assistant or management accounts role (essential).
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other finance systems such as Xero.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and the confidence to work with colleagues across all areas of the business.
• A genuine team-player mindset with a willingness to support others.

Nice to Have:

While not essential, we’d love to hear from you if you also have:

• Experience working in a multi-site or retail business.
• Knowledge of purchase ledger processes.
• Experience suggesting or implementing improvements to finance processes or reporting.

What It’s like working at Stewarts:

Working at Stewarts means becoming part of a business that’s passionate about creating great experiences for our customers and a welcoming place to work for our colleagues.

Our Finance Team plays an important role in supporting the success of the business, and we believe work is at its best when people enjoy what they do. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and no two days are quite the same.

• Generous staff discount in garden centres and coffee shops.
• Free on-site parking.
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Opportunities to attend seasonal events.

The Practical Details:

Contract Type:Permanent – Part time - 22.5 hours per week (there is some flexibility on the days you work)

Location:Stewarts Head Office, Radar Way, Christchurch, BH23 4FL

Reports to:Finance Manager