Cardzone
Management Accountant
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Company Description
Cardzone is a fast-growing, family-run retail business that began with a single store in Sheffield in 2005 and now operates over 250 stores across the UK, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The head office is based at Hexgreave Hall in Farnsfield, supporting a team of more than 1500 employees guided by an experienced management group.
Cardzone trades under several well-known names, such as Cardzone, Hallmark, Paper Kisses, Card Centre, and Home & Fragrance, offering a broad range of cards, gifts, gift wrap, balloons, candles, and confectionery. The company is a major franchise partner of Thorntons and one of the largest UK retailers of Yankee Candle. Cardzone's largest acquisition to date was of Clinton Cards back in March 2024, doubling its size.
Cardzone’s mission is to grow through new stores and organic expansion while delivering value, high-quality service, and maintaining strong core values.
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Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team. This is a hands-on role with a broad range of responsibilities, offering the opportunity to make a real impact. The role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of financial systems, and providing financial insight to support commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Review, reconcile, and manage financial system postings to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring performance against budget.
- Analyse financial results, investigate variances, and provide commentary to management.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Provide support for external audits, including preparing schedules and responding to audit queries.
- Support year-end close processes.
- Work closely with colleagues across the business to improve financial controls and reporting processes.
- As part of a small finance team, provide flexible support across the finance function and assist with ad hoc tasks as required.
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Skills & Experience
- Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
- Experience in a management accounting role, preferably within a retail environment.
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
- Good knowledge of VAT and financial reporting.
- A hands-on, flexible approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
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