Group Management Accountant

About the Company

Sowena Group are exclusively partnered with a multi-channel Retail Group based in Salford in their search for a new Group Management accountant.

This retail group prides itself on a people focused culture and with operations across seven trading entities under the same group, has a diverse and commercial focus within the finance team. We are looking for a proactive and commercially aware Management Accountant, with at least 1 year PQE to play a pivotal role in the financial reporting, planning, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of accurate management accounts for all 7 entities, meeting Group timetable
• Completion of a range of Balance Sheet Reconciliations for review
• Reviewing monthly overheads
• Reconcile all ecommerce platform sales and checks on sales at month end (Platforms include Amazon, eBay, Debenhams, B&Q)
• Submission and reconciliation of VAT returns for the Group
• Assist in the preparation of any ad hoc reports for external & internal purposes
• Assist Finance Manager and Finance Director with forecasting and budgeting
• Assist Finance Manager with external audit queries
• Support in the mentoring and development of other Finance Team members
• Support with any relevant ad-hoc duties as required by the Finance Team 

About You

• Takes pride in their work
• Has a strong work ethic - working diligently and conscientiously
• Enjoys working responsively to solve problems or issues
• Takes initiative and works proactively to meet targets and complete tasks
• Is polite and professional in the way they deal with others
• Enjoys working in a team environment where colleagues support each other
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Qualifications / Skills

• Newly qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA (ideally at least 6 months post qualified)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant role
• Experience within product/stock/retail business (desirable)• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills 

Package

• £50,000 per annum
• Reports to Finance Manager
• 37.5-hour week, Monday-Friday
• Office based at Manchester HQ, with 1 day working from home each week (set day)
• Free Parking
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• 1 day additional per year of employment up to 28 days
• Other benefits: quarterly team socials, staff discount on all home appliances, community volunteering opportunities, training and development support from dedicated People Team, Christmas shopping voucher and more.