Description:
Management Accountant | Manchester | On-site
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing FMCG/retail/e-commerce business with a complex and expanding group structure. The company operates across online, retail and international markets and continues to scale at pace.
The business is entrepreneurial and fast-moving, offering broad exposure rather than a narrow, siloed remit. It is an excellent environment for a Management Accountant who wants ownership, visibility and the chance to grow with the organisation.
The Role
- Take full ownership of the month-end close across multiple group entities
- Prepare management accounts with clear commentary for senior leadership
- Review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and deferred income
- Oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
- Manage UK VAT returns and US sales tax filings via third-party software
- Prepare audit files and lead the delivery of year-end schedules
- Act as the first point of contact for audit queries and external advisors
- Oversee stock and supplier reconciliations, maintaining strong controls around stock and cost of sales
- Review and approve the monthly payroll prepared by HR, ensuring accuracy and correct posting
- Manage bank reconciliations, payments and cash flow forecasting
- Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc commercial analysis
- Work closely with operations, retail and e-commerce teams to improve financial reporting and processes
- Support and guide junior finance team members as the function continues to scale
About You
- Part-qualified or Finalist (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong experience with month-end processes end-to-end
- Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience working across multiple entities or business lines
- Background in e-commerce, retail, FMCG, practice or a smaller business environment
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on role with real responsibility
- Commercially aware, with the confidence to question and challenge information
What's on Offer:
- Excellent benefits, including staff discounts, gym memberships, and other additional perks.
- Broad, hands-on Management Accountant role with real ownership
- Close working relationship with the Head of Finance and senior leadership
- Exposure across e-commerce, retail and international operations,
- Supportive, collaborative and fast-paced working environment
- Being part of such an exciting brand, with endless possibilities!