Job Description

Location Manchester


Discipline: Finance


Job type: Permanent


Job ref: 006763


Published: about 17 hours ago

Company Overview

Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK's leading independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrances affordable and accessible to all. We showcase 100's of brands in over 220 stores throughout the UK, and online at

www.thefragranceshop.co.uk

. We are expanding and always looking for enthusiastic, talented and dedicated people to join the team, and be part of a growing and vibrant brand.

Role Overview

We are looking for an ambitious Management Accountant to join our existing first-class Finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Controller. You will be involved in the preparation of monthly management accounts alongside getting exposure to departmental and wider business projects.





This requires a person who is natural at building relationships and can fit into current accounting processes. You will be a candidate who is self-motivated, conscientious and able to work under your own initiative, as well as part of a team. If you are interested in the opportunity of joining a fast paced, challenging, yet rewarding company where no two days are the same, then read on...

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for the production of monthly management accounts


Ensure all month end cost journals are calculated and processed accurately and on a timely basis for key account lines in the P&L


Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis, investigate and resolve any variances on a timely basis


Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts


Develop strong working relationships with all areas of the business


Assist in year-end audit


Adhere to reporting deadlines


Assist with departmental and wider business projects

Person specification

Strong qualified accountant already or newly qualified (ACCA /ACA/ CIMA)

Experience of working within a Retail/Wholesale or FMCG related business

Attention to detail and accuracy in all outputs

Excellent excel skills

Strong commercial acumen

Exceptional communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels

Proactive and resilient self-starter, a team player, passionate and motivated with the ability to inspire others around them.

How to apply

Simply upload your CV via our careers page.


Join us now and help shape the future of fragrance retail!

The Fragrance Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.