Barbour
Assistant Management Accountant
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Assistant Management Accountant
Department: Finance
Location: Barbour House, South Shields (Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 day home-working)
Company Description:
The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour’s wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.
Position Overview:
J Barbour & Sons have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our growing Finance team at Barbour House. Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, this role focuses on managing operating expenses across our global divisions, working closely with internal and external partners to deliver timely, accurate monthly accounts.
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This is a highly visible position offering a balance of hands-on detail, systems work over month-end close, variance analysis, and process re-engineering. We are looking for a commercially minded, driven, and proactive individual actively seeking a varied role with space to learn and progress including full support to study towards ACCA/CIMA qualification.
*The role is based at head office in South Shields and the expectation is 4 days in the office and 1 day of home-working.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of Operating Expenses across our three global divisions: J Barbour & Sons (UK), Barbour Inc. (North America), and Barbour Singapore (ASIA).
- Support Management Accountants in delivering monthly management accounts across all entities.
- Produce and deliver regular, accurate, and timely overhead reporting to budget owners.
- Perform monthly variance analysis, commentary, and constructive challenge to highlight overspend areas and cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with annual budgeting and re-forecasting alongside cross-functional departments.
- Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Carry out reasonable ad-hoc finance activities as required by senior management.
Skills and Experience:
- Qualifications: Completed AAT Level 4 and/or holds a Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
- Technical Skills: High IT literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on ERP/finance system experience.
- Financial Knowledge: Understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet accounting with high precision and operational discipline.
- Data Handling: Competent in managing high volumes of complex data and building clear reports for multiple business entities.
- Core Competencies: Strong verbal and written communication skills to build trust across the group; a right-first-time attitude; and the ability to work autonomously under deadline pressure.
- Industry Experience: Previous experience within retail, apparel, or commercial environments is desirable.
- Personal Attributes: A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to team success and ongoing personal development.
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Benefits:
- Discretionary Company bonus scheme
- Staff discount
- Staff shop
- Healthcare cash plan
- 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
- Access to training and development activities to support your career development
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Operate hybrid & flexible working
- 4pm finish on a Friday
- Wellbeing support
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Reward & Recognition Program
- Length of Service Rewards
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
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