Job Description

Job Role:

Management Accountant

Reports to:

Financial Controller

Department:

Finance & Business Intelligence

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time. Probation period 6 months.

Salary range:

40K - 45k (DOE)

Location:

Brighton & Hove, BN41 1WF

Hours of Work:

37.5hrs per week Mon - Fri, 3 days Office, 2 WFH

Company:

TCMM Shutter Group specialises in the supply of made-to-measure and DIY window shutters in both B2C and B2B markets. The business was formed in 2002 with flagship retail brand Shutterly Fabulous, soon expanding to include a portfolio of ecommerce brands operating in the UK and North America. In 2021, TCMM Shutter Group was acquired by Mzuri group, a pioneering force in the window coverings market. More recently, the business has taken on a number of well-known blinds businesses, Swift & MMB from within the group and spearheads the partnerships with John Lewis and B&Q.

We're a growing, ambitious team based in Brighton, where we blend a casual office environment with a sharp focus on doing great work. We value being together and sharing ideas, and so blend office and flexible working as roles require. Here you'll find opportunities to grow, work across diverse businesses, contribute meaningfully, and shape the future of the business. Autonomy is encouraged, curiosity is celebrated, and humility is part of how we work with each other every day.

If you're looking for a place where you can be yourself, do your best work, and be part of something exciting--we'd love to meet you.

Main Function

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Management Accountant to join our Finance department. The ideal candidate will work as part of our finance team, currently 5, to strengthen our finance capability, improve reporting timeliness, and support better decision-making across the company.

The role will support the Financial Controller in providing a robust finance service. You will be a Financial Business Partner helping to improve the decision-making process.

Role responsibilities:

Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts, ensuring both accuracy and adherence to group reporting deadlines. Perform variance analysis and commentary on budget, forecast, and prior year. Support budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting. Collaborate with heads of departments across retail, e-commerce, marketing, IT & business support to strengthen integration between finance and rest of the business & provide financial insight. Monitor KPIs and support decision-making through ad hoc analysis on pricing, margin, and business scenarios Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and uphold strong financial controls. Assist in the preparation of annual statutory accounts UK & USA Coordinate the external audit process, ensuring timely responses to audit queries Review and develop current accounting processes to bring efficiencies into the business. Deliver ad-hoc analysis and support to senior management across departments Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management.
This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed in the future depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

Qualified accountant holding a ACA, ACCA, CIMA professional qualification with 1 year post qualification experience. You will have strong Excel / Data analytic skills. Proficiency in ERP software and MS Office suite. Ability to retain product knowledge to a high level.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in Direct-to-Consumer Business

Special Aptitudes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust. Resilience and persistence in overcoming objections. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work on own initiative and manage own time effectively. Strong planning and organisational skills Highly customer focused. Professional attitude to work.

Other benefits include

:

Competitive salary with workplace pension 31 days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), increased for long service employees Life assurance scheme Employee wellness programme Staff discount on DIY or fully fitted window shutters Hybrid working (3-day office attendance) Flexi Time Educational assistance Casual dress Free office refreshments (drinks and bagels) Free parking on site Social activities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person