Management Accountant

2 weeks ago

Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom P Louise Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

Job Title:
Management Accountant

Location:
Stockport

Role Type:
Full Time, Permanent

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of month-end, compliance, and financial control across the P Louise Group. You'll oversee the finance operations for our UK trading company, US entity, Trafford Centre retail store, and P Louise Café, while helping to develop and support a growing finance team.

This is a broad, high-impact role for someone who wants to be close to the numbers, improve processes, and grow within a dynamic brand.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Reporting

  • Lead and complete month-end across all entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Review all stock and sales reconciliations, accrued and deferred income, and management accounts.
  • Prepare consolidated reports and commentary for senior management.
  • Oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.

Tax & Compliance

  • Manage US sales tax filings (via Avalara) and ensure timely submission and payment.
  • Oversee UK VAT returns, payments, and reconciliations.
  • Support year-end tax packs and liaise with external accountants and auditors.

Audit & Year-End

  • Prepare full audit files and reconciliations for all entities.
  • Lead the delivery of year-end schedules and respond to audit queries.

Stock & Creditors

  • Oversee stock creditor listings and supplier reconciliations.
  • Ensure purchase ledger accuracy and support clearing of legacy balances.

Payroll

  • Review and approve monthly payroll submissions prepared by HR.
  • Cross-check payroll inputs against approved timesheets and commission structures.

Team Support & Development

  • Support and guide the existing finance team, assisting with month-end and reconciliations.
  • Train and mentor junior team members as the function grows.

Finance Administration

  • Maintain finance calendars and filing systems.
  • Manage payments, bank reconciliations, and cashflow forecasts.
  • Support system improvements across Xero, Shopify, Avalara, and related platforms.
  • Assist the Head of Finance with ad hoc analysis, budgets, and reporting.

About You

  • Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
  • Proven experience managing month-end and reporting processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong Excel and reconciliation skills.
  • Confident working with multiple entities, systems, and departments.
  • Experience with Xero, Shopify, or Avalara is highly desirable.
  • TikTok Shop experience is desirable.
  • ERP system knowledge is desirable.
  • Positive, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join P.Louise

  • Join one of the UK's most dynamic, creative brands with global ambitions.
  • Be part of an empowered, growing finance team with real autonomy.
  • Staff discount, brand perks, and a vibrant office culture.

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