Job Description

About Gymkit UK

Established in 2003, Gymkit UK is a leading UK distributor of premium fitness, wellbeing, and interiors solutions. We partner with several top-tier brands to supply both retail and commercial sectors, delivering outstanding quality and service.

Our

retail division

serves major outlets including Costco, Currys, Sports Direct / House of Fraser, QVC, Decathlon, and Robert Dyas. On the

commercial side

, we work with health clubs, hotel groups, golf clubs, and corporate clients, providing complete fit-outs with equipment, flooring, lockers, and interior solutions.

In 2025, we were honoured to receive the

"Fitness Brand of the Year"

award at the International Fitness Showcase (IFS), recognizing our commitment to excellence and innovation in the fitness industry.

As a

family-run business

, we pride ourselves on our strong reputation, reliability, and customer satisfaction. We're currently in an exciting growth phase, expanding our brand partnerships and increasing our market reach.

Separately, our sister company Emmacy operate

3 award winning boutique R3FORM Pilates reformer and yoga studios

located in Castor and Cambridge. These studios offer a range of high-intensity reformer Pilates classes, yoga, barre, and wellness treatments, providing a premium fitness experience to our community.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you'll own and drive Gymkit's financial performance, ensuring robust reporting, compliance, and strategic analysis to support the growth of the business. You'll work closely with senior leadership and department heads, and you'll lead/manage parts of the finance function.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing monthly management accounts, with commentary and analysis to highlight variances, trends, and insights Preparing annual statutory accounts in collaboration with external accountants Month-end close: accruals, prepayments, reconciliations (bank, supplier) Budgeting & forecasting: working with each department to set and monitor budgets, and producing cash flow forecasts Generating daily/weekly/monthly sales, cost, margin, and performance reports for various departments Overseeing the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including supplier reconciliations and paying suppliers on time Managing credit control: chasing outstanding debts, issuing statements, and maintaining good cash collection hygiene VAT returns (quarterly) and ensuring compliance with UK tax/regulatory requirements Payroll oversight: ensuring accurate and timely wages; verifying clocking in/timesheets where applicable Leading/supervising staff being responsible for training, performance reviews, and overseeing general personnel matters Contributing to process improvements: identifying inefficiencies, adopting best practices, suggesting and implementing improvements (systems/processes/tools) Assisting with recruitment, and managing personnel/HR-related issues as they relate to the finance team (leave, personnel filings, etc.)

Person Specification - What We're Looking For

Part- or fully-qualified accountant (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent); strong candidates who are "qualified by experience" may also be considered Proven experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting in a business environment Strong working knowledge of accounting systems (experience with

Xero

is a plus, but we'll provide training where needed) Excellent with spreadsheets and data analysis; able to translate numbers into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders Solid understanding of UK VAT, payroll, credit control, accruals/prepayments, bank/supplier reconciliations Leadership skills: ability to manage/mentor staff; good communication & interpersonal skills Keen attention to detail and a methodical approach Flexibility: occasionally working beyond "standard hours" during busy periods (month end, end of year)

Working Hours & Location

Standard hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm

, Monday to Friday Flexibility required during busy periods (e.g. month end, end of year) Based in our office in Whittlesey

Salary & Benefits

Salary:

34,000 - 38,000

per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) Pension contribution Holiday: 28 days incl Bank Holiday Staff discount on Gymkit products Continuing professional development and training support Other benefits: Use of the R3FORM Studios

Why This Role Matters

By taking on this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping Gymkit's financial health and helping us grow more efficiently. You'll provide clarity with management information, support key decisions with strong insight, and help ensure that our operations are financially robust, scalable, and successful.

If you're a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who wants more autonomy, more impact, and more room to grow,

we'd love to hear from you

.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you believe you're a strong fit for the role to finance@gymkituk.com Applications considered on a rolling basis

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person