Financial Accounting Manager

Financial Accounting Manager, based Waltham Abbey (EN9 1AS) Hybrid role. Salary c £70-80k p.a. + many benefits., Reporting in to our Group Financial Controller, the Financial Accounting Manager will lead a team of 3 and as well as the usual tasks listed below, there will be the opportunity to review our processes and make improvements to reshape for the future as we continue on our growth journey. So if you enjoy getting your teeth into projects this could be your purrrfect role.

A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:

Management of month end close
Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed
Produce the consolidated results for the group
Complete the VAT returns
Support the team with any professional or development issues they might have
Support/manage the year-end close
Support the Group Financial Control with process change projects

Key measurements will be the timely close of month end and balance sheet reconciliations, reduction of outstanding control issues and the accuracy of the financial accounts.

Qualified accountant with proven post-qualification experience and knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, needed to join Jollyes growing finance team in a new Financial Accounting Manager role. Ensuring timely production of financial accounts and accruals, and that financial controls are maintained through accurate balance sheet reconciliation and effective team support and management., Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACCA or equivalent) with proven post-qualification experience and knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
Experience of supporting a similar sized / multi-site business, preferably some retail experience.
Focus on financial control with excellent organisational and analytical skills.
Strong computer literacy, proficient in MS Office suite
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact at all levels and build strong networks.
Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
High level of integrity and able to handle sensitive and confidential information
Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together

Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Pet Industry Federation 'Best Pet Retailer 2023', Retail Week award for 'Best Retailer 2024' (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' you really can be sure you're joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues.

In return for your skills and experience as a Financial Accounting Manager, we offer you the following:

Competitive salary of c £70-80k p.a. (depending on experience)
Company bonus scheme of 20% of salary based on achieving objectives
Generous 50% colleague discount on Jollyes products and discounts for additional services (e.g. dog grooming, community pet clinic)
'Treats' Employee Reward Scheme (discounts and cash back on hundreds of retailers and service providers)
'We Care' Employee Assistance Programme (discounts and cash back on various medical & mental health services)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional paid leave for your wedding or civil partnership, new pet's 1st day, long service and your birthday off!
Cycle2Work scheme - up to 47% off a new bike and accessories with Halfords
Free Retail Trust membership for lots of wellbeing, financial and counselling support
Additional benefits on successful completion of probationary period