Financial Reporting & Cost Accountant Manchester, England
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accountant to join our finance team, who will play a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations, analysing financial data, and providing strategic insights to drive business growth and profitability. This position is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant looking to build a career in finance.
YOUR TEAM
As an established and much-loved household name, you know all about our high street roots and bricks and mortar stores. Now, we’re looking to the future. Since 2021, we’ve embraced some changes. We joined the boohoo group and have transformed into a primarily digital brand. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading online department store and make our mark on the international market. We strive to become the number one destination for fashion, beauty, and home.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Take ownership of cost reconciliation, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of costs, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
- Provide month-end reconciliations of accounts versus forecasts, identifying and explaining variances.
- Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support key business decisions and strategies.
- Collaborate closely with financial reporting teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data, with a focus on better aligning management accounts with the commercial finance view of the business.
- Perform financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to provide insights and recommendations for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
- Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business planning and investment decisions.
- Provide financial support and guidance to business stakeholders, helping them understand financial implications and make informed decisions.
- Other ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.
ABOUT YOU
- Experience required in building daily / weekly / monthly reporting from scratch. Prior experience of producing management accounts essential Recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a strong academic record.
- 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with specific experience in financial reporting and management accounts preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and financial modelling.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems, such as ERP systems, Excel, and financial modelling tools.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial information into understandable terms for non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
WHY JOIN US
We’ve set our sights on dominating the global e-commerce fashion market, and because we’re 13 brands (and counting), there are plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.
- You’ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes
- Core hours enable you to flex your working times around your needs on an ad hoc basis
- Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
- There’s up to 40% discount off our all of our brands
- Our social calendar? Next level
- With HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe, we offer a buzzing atmosphere and the boohoo family culture wherever you work.
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