Assistant Management Accountant - Retail & Channels
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Runcorn, Borough of Halton, WA7 3DJ |
| Company: | Phoenix Medical Supplies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | kal-PHOENIXMedicalSuppliesLimited-44640-63737-en |
Summary
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant – Retail & Channels
Location: Runcorn
Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:15pm. 37.5 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:
- Support period-end processes for full P&L and Balance Sheet, including reconciliations, management accounts, and variance analysis for the Retail and customer channels (e.g. PSUK, Numark, OTC, Digital).
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, non-financial, and KPI reporting for Retail and all customer channels.
- Contribute to forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans for Retail and customer business areas.
- Produce ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions across all customer channels.
- Maintain financial systems and controls to ensure timely, accurate reporting and reduce financial risk.
- Manage accurate third-party customer invoicing (e.g. OPDs) and support Credit Control in debt collection.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for Retail and customer-related accounts (e.g. stock, debtors, rebates, accruals, intercompany).
- Support external audits and assist with ad hoc tasks or team cover as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong experience in financial and management accounting, including journal posting, P&L analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Skilled in analysing large data sets using Excel and finance systems, with the ability to build models and provide insightful commentary.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Track record of identifying and delivering process improvements that drive value.
- Confident, motivated, and personable with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Excellent analytical, time management, and organisational abilities; adaptable under pressure and capable of managing multiple tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Advanced Excel) and experienced with SAP; currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.
What We Offer
- 22 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Medicash – a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions)
- iTrent Financial Wellbeing – an app to help manage and access your pay flexibly
- High street discounts and offers
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Fully funded accredited training programmes through the Apprenticeship Scheme
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