Senior Management Accountant in Epping

Senior Financial Accountant, based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). Salary £55-75k p.a. + many benefits. An exciting time to join an award‐winning business in a phase of growth, in a newly created role to partner closely with the Financial Controller and work cross‐functionally to ensure accurate and insightful financial information.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £55-75k p.a. (depending on experience)
• Company bonus scheme based on achieving objectives
• iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Stream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.
• Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry
• Colleague 'Treats' – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips
• Colleague 'We Care' wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including 'Tooth Fairy' dentist on demand).
• 30% off Jollyes branded products (and 20% off other brands in store for your pet's needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.
• Additional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off!
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
• Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs – access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more
• Further benefits on completion of probationary period (Critical illness, life assurance, PMI, enhanced pension).

This is a full‐time, hybrid role involving a minimum of 3 x office days per week at our pet‐friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week.

The Role – Senior Management Accountant:

This role sits within our Finance team. As a Senior Management Accountant you will partner closely with the Financial Controller and work cross‐functionally with operational, commercial, IT and supply chain teams to ensure accurate and insightful financial information. A significant focus will be on leading the budgeting cycle, producing robust 5‐year forecasts, and delivering high‐quality financial analysis that supports long‐term strategic decision‐making and business performance alongside supporting the financial controller with monthly and annual reporting.

In terms of success measures, KPI's will be set around budgeting and forecasting quality, budget cycle timeliness, sensitivity coverage (clarity of scenarios), month‐end reporting and supporting the FC with board‐level presentations and KPI packs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, coordinating inputs across all departments.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support multi‐year planning and scenario analysis.
• Regularly update rolling forecasts to reflect business performance, risks and opportunities.
• Support month‐end and year‐end close processes.
• Assist in year‐end audit and physical inventory counts.
• Analyse stock ageing and obsolescence trends.
• Support the Financial Controller in preparing board‐level reports and KPI packs.

You will be responsible for validating information, investigating variances, and providing clear financial insight to support operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls. Your work will enable informed strategic decision‐making through reliable reporting, enhance performance management across the organisation, and contribute to improving overall business outcomes through sound financial planning and analysis.

The Skills – Senior Management Accountant:

• Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together.
• Proven experience in a similar senior finance role, preferably within a retail or FMCG environment.
• Relevant accounting qualification such as ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred but not essential).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‐solving ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non‐finance stakeholders.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

About Jollyes Pets:

Jollyes are an award‐winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for 'Best Retailer 2024' (under £250m t/o) and listed in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work', you really can be sure you're joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by 'Rest Less' as an age‐inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets, people and the planet too!

To Apply:

If you're looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognise your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today! Respectfully no agencies please.