Job Description

About Us

Heavenly Desserts is a renowned UK luxury dessert brand, established in 2008 and headquartered in Derby. With a strong national presence, we take pride in offering the finest handcrafted desserts, artisan coffee, and exceptional customer experiences.

Our Derby branch (

HD Derby Ltd t/a Heavenly Desserts Derby

) is one of the brand's flagship locations, situated at the entrance of the

Derbion Shopping Centre

. Since opening, it has become a key attraction in the city and continues to flourish, driven by growing tourism, a vibrant student community, and a loyal customer base.

As the business continues to expand, we are seeking a

skilled and motivated Accounts Manager

to lead our financial and accounting operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining compliance with UK standards, and managing budgets and cash flow to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations. Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, P&L statements, and financial reports in line with

UK GAAP

. Monitor and analyse cash flow, revenue, and expenditure to ensure financial stability. Oversee VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax submissions, ensuring full

HMRC compliance

. Coordinate annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls and procedures. Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and Head Office on financial matters. Provide management with cost and margin analysis, financial insights, and recommendations for process improvements.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in

Accounting, Finance, or Business

.

Accounting or financial management experience

, ideally within hospitality, retail, or food service. Strong working knowledge of

UK GAAP

,

VAT

,

PAYE

, and general HMRC requirements. Proficiency with

Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks

, and strong

Excel

skills. Excellent analytical and organisational abilities with strong attention to detail. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with management and non-finance teams.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person