Role: Management Accountant Salary: £40,000 Per Annum Location: Role is based in Derby, but we have a flexible approach to hybrid working. Job Purpose Reporting to the Managing Director, and supported by non-exec finance director, you will be the key member of the senior management team. You will deliver accurate and insightful financial business management outputs, using commercial analysis, KPI reporting and implementing system and control improvements within set timelines. You will use appropriate methods of investigation to identify and resolve account administration issues by providing financial information to aid managerial planning. Ideally you will have had experience in a similar retail/ecommerce business. You will play a pivotal role in optimising business profitability and the growth of the Active Apparel Group. Responsibilities will include but will not be restricted to: Accounts Prepare the monthly management accounts, post journals for sales, cost of sales, prepayments and accruals, wages, stock, loans and depreciation and reconcile all balance sheet nominals Forecast income and expenditure. Working with Buyers, improvement of Purchase Order control process through to GRNs received and invoices processed for payment. Reconcile supplier accounts to ensure balances are correct and old items are dealt with accordingly Important involvement in the importing of goods from the far east eg VAT, Import Duties Involvement in stock takes as required. Involvement in potential future restructure and expansion of this division, supported by Business Owner and Head of Finance. Understanding stock movements and working with the stock management system reports to provide analysis on stock turnover etc. Prepare weekly sales reporting. Cash Approve the weekly and monthly payment runs in line with the agreed cash forecast Own the weekly cash flow forecast and discuss with the Managing Director. Provide give clarity on the timing of upcoming payments With the Head of Finance, Liaise with Business Owners and external funders to raise cash as required Understand the cash requirements and profile for container imports. External Liaisons and Compliance With the external accountants, assist in the information for preparation of financial statements and tax returns and Year End processing Prepare each company VAT Return ready for the Group Management Accountant to undertake the Group VAT Return. Budgets Provide support during the annual budgeting process Payroll Own the payroll process for all staff. Collating timesheets and HR administration for contracts and pay data. People Manage and develop the Accounts Assistant