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 will process month-end journals, reconcile accounts, and work closely with other teams to ensure the integrity of our financial data.
* Assisting the Management Accounts team in preparing monthly accounts for Sofology and The Sofa Delivery Company.
* 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.
* Participating in ad hoc analysis and finance projects.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in Doncaster. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone studying towards a professional qualification (AAT, CIMA, or ACCA) who is ready to take the next step in their career and gain hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.
You should be studying towards a professional qualification (AAT, CIMA, or ACCA) and eager to build your experience. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing both office and home-based work.
You should understand general ledger principles and double-entry accounting, with experience working with high volumes of transactions. Confidence in working independently and a keen desire to grow your skills through practical experience are essential. Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formatting for data analysis, is required. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker with great attention to detail and excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating across teams to resolve issues and ensure data accuracy.
About DFS:
Did you know a DFS sofa is in one-third of Britain's homes? Since 1969, we have been creating, marketing, and selling sofas that reflect people's unique styles and tastes. We have led the market by bringing comfort and great design to communities both online and in person. We are the UK's leading sofa retail specialist, and our success is driven by our people, who are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
What you'll be doing:
* Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.
* Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with options to buy extra days, and enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave, plus a paid volunteering day each year.
* Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products, plus discounts 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: Benefit from Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.
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