Assistant Management Accountant
About the role...
We are looking to recruit for an Assistant Management Accountant to be based form our Customer Support Centre in Walsall. The role will work on a hybrid basis with flexibility to work from home two days per week.
The Assistant Management Accountant will support the Finance team in the preparation and delivery of month-end management accounts for Fixed Assets. This position involves responsibility for specific areas of both the profit and loss account and the balance sheet, with the expectation to produce and present accurate monthly results to the senior Finance team.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Why choose us?
- Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
- Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
- Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
- My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
- Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
As Assistant Management Accountant, you will:
- Assist with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reporting for Fixed Assets for Poundland.
- Act as the custodian of the Fixed Assets Register, ensuring accuracy and completeness of asset records.
- Record and manage asset additions, disposals, and transfers across four asset books within Oracle.
- Perform regular reconciliations of the Fixed Asset Register to the General Ledger, ensuring data integrity and alignment.
- Maintain robust financial controls related to fixed assets, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
- Assist the Finance team in compiling month-end capital expenditure (Capex) reports and variance analysis.
- Responsible for the month-end closure of fixed asset registers, including investigation and explanation of depreciation forecast and budget variances.
- Prepare and submit reports to the Office for National Statistics and fulfil other external reporting obligations as required.
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing accurate documentation and timely responses to financial queries.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes, enhance controls, and drive operational efficiencies.
Skills and Knowledge…
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong experience in a finance or accounting role. Previous experience of Fixed Asset accounting would be highly advantageous.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced and commercial environment.
- Experience in preparing management accounts or supporting the month-end close process.
- A good understanding of financial and management accounting principles.
- Knowledge of core accounting processes, including month-end close, journal postings, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Familiarity with financial systems (Oracle Fusion, or similar ERP systems) and strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic formulas).
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and explain financial data clearly.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.
- Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
About us...
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 650 stores and nearly 13,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!