Marks Sattin are currently representing a growing retail business based on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead who are looking to add a Management accountant to their team on a permanent basis.

The role will include a wide range of responsibilities working in a dynamic environment. You will report directly to the Financial Controller and have regular interaction with the Group CFO. The role will attract a competitive salary, along with a wide range of benefits including, workplace pension, on-site café and garden, subsidised gym membership and regular social events.

The core role will include the following:

Monthly reporting

• Production of month end management accounts to agreed deadline, including review with managers across the business (sales, delivery and marketing teams)
• Extraction of data from CRM, reconciliation to SAGE and investigation of any issues arising
• Monthly reconciliation of ledger accounts including preparation of month end file
• Sagepay reconciliation and funding reconciliations for various funding partners
• Posting of month end journals
• Assisting with banking activities, including payments and reconciliations
• Assisting with Direct Debit collections and producing analysis of those products

Financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting

• Preparation of month end finance pack for distribution to senior management
• Commercial commentary and analysis of financial performance in the period
• Involvement in weekly performance forecasting (interacting with department leads)
• Involvement in annual budget preparation
• Supporting FC in monthly cash forecasting

Other role aspects

• The business is undergoing significant growth and there are a number of transformational projects underway which you may be required to support or lead
• Potential team leader role within the wider finance department

Key Competencies

• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively and prioritise activities
• Appetite to take responsibility and ownership of management accounts process
• Commercial interpretation of financial results and ability to communicate to non-financial audience
• Demonstrable experience in a finance/management accountancy role
• Proficient with MS Excel including use of pivots and vlookups
• Team player focused on achieving departmental goals by supporting colleagues and leading by example