Management Accountant - Newly qualified

About Our Client

This is a large-scale enterprise operating in the retail industry. With thousands of dedicated employees, the company places great value on high-quality service and customer satisfaction. They have a presence across the UK.

• Full responsibility for providing accurate and timely monthly management accounts to the site team, both P&L and balance sheets.
• Demonstrate strong financial control, adhering to accounting regulations and group policy, and ensuring all accounting represents a true and fair view of performance.
• Take the lead on investigating variances in performance versus expectation, particularly on costs, and provide visibility and insight to site-based stakeholders.
• Act as a business partner to the Woodheads site finance team, supporting with their weekly P&L, providing insight on stock, labour costs and purchases.
• Act as a key point of contact with external auditors.
• Opportunity to simplify and speed up current period end processes, increasing efficiency and saving time to allow for more value-adding analytical work.
• Play a vital role in the wider Finance team to drive growth.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• Professional qualification such as ACA or CIMA
• Demonstrable experience in accounting/financial roles - ideally first move from practice into industry
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and management skills
• Excellent understanding of tax laws and statutory regulations

• Salary range of £46000 - £50,000 per annum
• Generous holiday leave
• A supportive and inclusive company culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• Company pension scheme + benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to enhance their career in the retail industry. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and look forward to reviewing your applications.