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We are seeking an ambitious and commercially-minded Management Accountant to join our fast-paced Underfloor Heating Store business, backed by a leading Private Equity (PE) firm. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to take their first step into management while gaining crucial exposure to the high-growth, performance-driven world of PE.The Role: In this pivotal position, you will be the "voice of logic" on our Senior Leadership Team. You will manage the day-to-day financial operations of UFHS, delivering essential control and compliance while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive insight and value. This isn't just about the numbers; it's about supply commercial insight and business partnering to accelerate our growth.Key Responsibilities Finance Ownership: Act as the primary point of contact for the entire finance function.Management & Development: Lead and mentor a team of two Accounts Assistants.Financial Reporting: Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and group reporting.Commercial Insight: Develop and report on KPIs, supplying the insight needed to drive business decisions.Compliance: Ensure full compliance with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS), tax regulations, and statutory filings (VAT, DEFRA).Systems & Controls: Own the Orderwise ERP system and continuously improve internal financial processes.Budgeting: Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and management information as required.Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external auditors, HMRC, and attend functional meetings to provide challenge and logic.This is a hybrid-based opportunity with flexibility to work between our office in Basildon and home. You: Eager to progress in your career, we are keen to invest in the right person. Demonstrable experience in a commercial finance or FP&A role, ideally within a high-growth or dynamic business environment - if this is new to you and you're eager to learn and grow your career, apply because we want to hear from you.A proven track record of using financial data to influence operational decisions and drive measurable business outcomes.Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills are essential. Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.Skills and competencies Strong demonstrable experience in business partnering.CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification / Part Qualified.Ability to accurately follow departmental procedures.Strong experience in Excel is a must with evidence of large data slabs and manipulation (Google Sheets will also be considered).Well organised, with the ability to work under your own initiative managing multiple projects at once.SQL knowledge (or the ability to learn SQL) is also beneficial.Financial experience of working within Retail or Manufacturing industries is beneficialIt is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Analyst, Finance BP, Finance Business Partner, Finance Partner, Financial Accountant, Finance Analyst, CIMA Qualified, ACCA Qualified, ACA Qualified, FMCG, eCommerce, Online, Digital, Retail, Manufacturing, Building Products, Plumbing & Heating, Construction. Us; The Underfloor Heating Store is a market-leading online retailer of electric and water underfloor heating systems and associated products direct to consumers. Our huge range of underfloor heating products means there's something for every project and every budget. As part of the Highbourne Group which proudly consists of City Plumbing, PTS, DHS, NSS, The Underfloor Heating Store, Plumbnation and Plumbworld, we're proud of our reputation for selling quality products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future! We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings, and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave, and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment. |
