Junior Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent

Location: Belfast

Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our Company Owned Profitability Finance team as an Assistant Accountant.

The purpose of the Profitability Assistant Accountant is to support the Company Owned Profitability Manager enhancing the profitability of the stores. This will be achieved by supporting the Profitability Manager in stock loss review, procurement projects and other cost saving projects.

This role will act as a support to the Company Owned Profitability Manager and Commercial Manager to drive the Company Owned business forward, as well providing value add support to financial and management reporting. The Company Owned Estate comprises 43 stores (as of September 2025), made up of 23 SuperValu stores and 20 Centra stores.

The Profitability Assistant Accountant will be both office and field-based with specific requirement to attend stores on an ongoing basis in order to assist with commercial analysis.

• The review, benchmarking and budgeting of gross margin.
• Reviewing fuel margin on a daily basis with stores to ensure the maximisation of profit.
• Assisting with key procurement projects. This will include liaising with other Musgrave divisions to utilise existing contractual positions where possible.
• To contribute to the preparation of capital expenditure proposals for impending store refurbishments.
• Assisting with payroll benchmarking in conjunction with Operations.
• Maintaining a contracts database and using this to identify opportunities for savings.
• Reviewing spend on goods not for resale areas to identify lowest cost savings.
• Contribute to business cases for the refurbishment of existing stores, this will include reporting on their performance versus targets.
• Monthly review of electricity usage.
• Contribute to the development of reporting and financial assessment in the Company Owned estate that adds value and improves bottom line profit. Support on Commercial Efficiency Projects such as Electronic Labels and Fuel Management Software.
• Supporting on the completion and review of quarterly stock counts. This will be involved occasionally working outside normal business hours and including weekends.
• The investigation and understanding of stock loss variances across the Company Owned estate.
• Other projects and ad-hoc work as required.

• Improvement in stock reporting and reductions in stock loss.
• Accurate and timely roll out of key procurement projects; including significant cost savings.
• Timely completion of key business cases.
• Improvements in Gross Margin.
• Enhanced profitability for Company Owned and individual stores.

• Part Qualified Accountant studying for membership of a professional body e.g. ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Demonstrable evidence of preparing and presenting analysis to a high standard and to finance/non-finance people.
• Ability to demonstrate strong initiative and an achievement orientated approach to results.
• Full driving licence and access to vehicle with insurance to cover business use.
• Inquisitive, open to new ideas and an ability to engage fully with all business operations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Business Degree/diploma.
• Accounting experience in the Retail/Wholesale sector.
• Good commercial experience, particularly in the preparation and presentation of reports and analysis.
• Experience of being involved in procurement projects and obtaining lowest cost solutions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Exposure to financial systems such as Oracle and NAV.
• Knowledge of the FMCG industry.
• Highly systems oriented and literate.

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions.

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.