Account Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Location: NR6 6JB

Internal job ref: MD1003220714

Status: Full Time

We are a leading national home improvement company with multiple brands, dedicated to driving growth and innovation. Our success is built on delivering exceptional value to our customers through data‑driven insights and robust financial strategies.

We’re looking for a highly skilled Management Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Divisional Head of Finance to prepare monthly Management Accounts and provide detailed analysis. You’ll ensure revenue compliance is consistently maintained and play a pivotal role in supporting the business to maximise revenue and profitability.

• Prepare and analyse monthly Divisional Management Accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Maintain revenue compliance, including auditing cut‑off, recognition and invoicing processes.
• Produce Regional P&L packs, Financial Board reports and support monthly performance reviews.
• Monitor intercompany accounts, manage aged debt actions and approve subcontractor purchase orders.
• Provide financial insights and ad‑hoc analysis to support strategic decisions and business growth.

• Qualified or completing studies towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience: management accounts preparation, accounting principles and ability to influence others in a positive manner.
• Skills: Proficiency in financial software, technical competency in accounting principles and advanced Excel skills. Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.

• 31 days holiday (increasing with service within 2 years), plus an additional paid day for your birthday with the option to buy more holiday via salary sacrifice.
• Pension – with up to 4x salary & income protection, with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance via our salary sacrifice arrangement.
• Comprehensive health & well‑being benefits including access to in‑house occupational health & well‑being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme and mental health resources.
• Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products.
• Salary sacrifice benefits – enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its policies with up‑to‑date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.