Senior Management Accountant

Robert Walters UK; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected retail organisation is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team in Derby. This role involves overseeing the monthly closing process, preparing payroll entries, and producing detailed financial reports. The ideal candidate is fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA) with experience in retail or ecommerce environments. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential as you will communicate financial data across departments. Be part of an exciting period of growth for the company, contributing to quality and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance teams contributing through accurate reporting.
• Background in retail or ecommerce with multi-site experience.
• Proficient in financial accounting principles in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly closing process and manage key balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare weekly payroll entries and reconcile control accounts.
• Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accounrant to join a respected retail organisation based in Derby! This is an exceptional opportunity for you to contribute to a business that values quality, understated style, and a commitment to excellence across its global operations. You will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial information, supporting key business decisions, and driving continuous improvement within the finance function.

You will:

• Oversee the monthly closing process by managing key balance sheet accounts such as stock, provisions, intercompany transactions, and accruals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare weekly payroll entries, post them accurately, and reconcile control accounts for all payrolls to maintain precise records.
• Supervise cash reconciliations across multiple currencies and channels, ensuring all transactions are correctly accounted for.
• Produce comprehensive monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all entities, identifying potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare detailed monthly management accounts including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for four trading entities.
• Maintain IFRS 16 lease accounting schedules and post monthly entries to ensure compliance with reporting standards.

This is predominantly site based role, with flex to work 1 day a week from home. Your proximity to their operations, product teams, and leadership allows you to influence decision-making in real-time, understand the full life cycle of their products, and play a key role in maintaining their commitment to quality, sustainability, and growth.

You’ll be/have:

• Fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA) and demonstrable experience working within commercial finance teams where you have contributed to business success through accurate reporting and insightful analysis.
• A background in retail, ecommerce, multi site organisations or businesses with multiple sales channels, and exposure to complex operational environments.
• Well versed in reducing reporting timelines, and been through change management.
• Show proficiency applying financial accounting principles and reporting standards within multi-entity environments.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills combined with problem-solving abilities that enable you to interpret data accurately and offer actionable insights.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly both verbally and in writing so it can be understood by non-finance colleagues across different departments.

This is an exciting time to be joining this business, as they embark on a serious period of growth, expanding UK and international operations!