Financial Accounting Manager - Jollyes The Pet People : Job Details

Financial Accounting Manager, based Waltham Abbey (EN9 1AS) Hybrid role. Salary c £70-80k p.a. + many benefits.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.  

The BenefitsIn 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

 The Role – Financial Accounting ManagerThis role sits within our Finance team based at Waltham Abbey, (which it might not surprise you to know is a pet friendly office!). We offer hybrid working to be able to work from home 2 days per week and have an office presence 3 days.

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.  

The Skills – Financial Accounting ManagerTo be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:

• 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

About Jollyes – The Pet People

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. 

To Apply:

If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!

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