Role: Senior Management Accountant
Reports to: Head of Reporting
Location: Based in the Leeds or Darlington office, hybrid working (2/3 days in the office)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: Competitive salary with company bonus scheme and private medical insurance
We’re seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial reporting. You’ll manage a small team, produce timely and accurate management accounts, ensuring information is aligned with internal deadlines and organisational standards. Alongside this, you’ll strengthen financial controls, safeguard data integrity, support compliance, and contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial processes.
What’s in it for you?
10% company bonus
Private medical insurance
Fantastic company discounts: Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products
Access to Retail Trust
Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme
Wellbeing support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7
Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app
A collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What you’ll be doing:
Manage a small team and oversee daily operations
Lead month-end close activities for Supply Chain and central business units, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and consolidate UK management accounts, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting packs.
Oversee key accounting areas such as fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, staff costs, property costs, IT costs, FX, and VAT analysis.
Manage annual statutory reporting and external audit/tax requirements.
Review and complete ONS returns, VAT, PSA, and other tax filings to ensure compliance.
Partner with the IT Director to monitor and control spend, ensuring costs are accurately processed and aligned to budget.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and drive timely resolution of outstanding queries and issues.
Support process improvement initiatives, strengthen team procedures, and assist the Head of Reporting with ad hoc projects.
Who we’re looking for:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Proven management experience
Strong financial awareness with excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to work effectively under strict deadlines
Strong communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP is advantageous
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities and support continuous process improvements
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
Why choose Magnet?
At Magnet, we bring over 100 years of heritage, but our focus is firmly on the future.
As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is driven by the expertise, insight and innovation of our people.
We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation, with a real opportunity to shape how we work, grow and deliver for our customers. We’re always open to fresh thinking and new perspectives, so even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
