Description
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant – Retail & Channels
Location: Runcorn
Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:15pm. hours per week.
About Us:
At Phoenix Medical Supplies, we pride ourselves on delivering top class, business relevant solutions to the UK healthcare industry. Join us and be a part of a team that really makes a difference. We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support in the successful and accurate completion of the monthly management accounts and financial reporting, forecasting & budgeting processes for Central functions, Cross Border costs and income, Fixed and ROU assets, Payroll and other areas of shared Operating Expenditure for all UK entities such as Rent & Rates and Insurance, supporting in the preparation of analysis and insight to the business on the financial performance in these areas.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support period-end processes for full P&L and Balance Sheet, including reconciliations, management accounts, and variance analysis for the Retail and customer channels ( PSUK, Numark, OTC, Digital).
2. Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, non-financial, and KPI reporting for Retail and all customer channels.
3. Contribute to forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans for Retail and customer business areas.
4. Produce ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions across all customer channels.
5. Maintain financial systems and controls to ensure timely, accurate reporting and reduce financial risk.
6. Manage accurate third-party customer invoicing ( OPDs) and support Credit Control in debt collection.
7. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for Retail and customer-related accounts ( stock, debtors, rebates, accruals, intercompany).
8. Support external audits and assist with ad hoc tasks or team cover as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
9. Strong experience in financial and management accounting, including journal posting, P&L analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
10. Skilled in analysing large data sets using Excel and finance systems, with the ability to build models and provide insightful commentary.
11. Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
12. Track record of identifying and delivering process improvements that drive value.
13. Confident, motivated, and personable with strong communication and teamwork skills.
14. Excellent analytical, time management, and organisational abilities; adaptable under pressure and capable of managing multiple tasks.
15. Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Advanced Excel) and experienced with SAP; currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.
What We Offer
16. 25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
17. Medicash – a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs ( eyecare, prescriptions)
18. iTrent Financial Wellbeing – an app to help manage and access your pay flexibly
19. High street discounts and offers
20. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
21. Contributory Pension Scheme
22. Fully funded accredited training programmes through the Apprenticeship Scheme
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