# Management Accounts Assistant FTC till September 2026## Your new roleHybrid role, both office / home workFixed Term until Sept 2026We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in Doncaster.In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple Group entities, while also helping to maintain accurate financial records and controls. You’ll process month-end journals, reconcile accounts, and work closely with other teams to ensure the integrity of our financial data.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone studying towards a professional qualification (AAT, CIMA, or ACCA) who’s ready to take the next step in their career and gain hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.### What you'll be doingAs a Management Accounts Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:* Assisting the Management Accounts team in preparing monthly accounts for DFS* Calculating and processing month-end journals, reconciliations, and control accounts accurately and on time* Taking an active role in your own development, completing relevant training and accounting qualifications* Supporting the wider Finance team to ensure new developments are accurately reflected in accounting data* Assisting with expenditure, capex, and other AP-related accruals across all Group entities* Administering elements of weekly cash forecast files for Group companies* Completing balance sheet controls each month in a timely manner* Liaising with relevant departments to resolve accounting issues and reconciling items* Preparing national statistics data for ONS and supporting other ad hoc reporting* Taking part in ad hoc analysis and finance projects### The role is for you if...* You’re studying towards a professional qualification (AAT, CIMA, or ACCA) and looking to build your experience* Happy with a Hybrid role, both office / home work* You understand general ledger principles and double entry accounting, and have experience working with high volumes of transactions* You’re confident working independently and keen to grow your skills through hands-on experience* You’re comfortable with Excel and can use pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formatting to analyse data* You’re an analytical thinker with great attention to detail* You’re a good communicator, able to work with colleagues across different teams to resolve issues and ensure data accuracy### DFS Benefits* Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.* Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year.* Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA.* Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.* Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.* Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.### Management Accounts Assistant FTC till September 2026* **Salary** £25,500 to £28,000 dependent on skills and experience* **Frequency** Monthly* **Job Reference** dfs/TP/250060/3343* **Contract Type** Fixed Term* **Closing Date** 10 June, 2026* **Job Category** Office and Home Working* **Business Unit** DFS Corporate* **Location** 1 Rockingham Way, Redhouse Interchange Adwick-le-Street Doncaster, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)* **Posted on** 11 May, 2026
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