Senior Financial Accountant in Gloucester

First Stage Interviews Week commencing 01 June 2026

Salary Range £60,000 to £65,000 pa (details of further benefits below)

Contract: Permanent

Department: Finance

Location: Gloucester, UK

Hours of Work: Full Time (37.5 hours per week).

Line Manager: Director of Finance - UK & Europe

Direct Reports: None

Who are REP Fitness UK?

REP Fitness is a premium strength equipment brand built by athletes, for athletes. Our mission is simple: to make world‑class strength equipment accessible to everyone, from commercial gyms and performance centres to home training spaces.

Our Core Values:

• Think Like a Customer: We empathise with our customers; understand the 'why' behind every decision we make.
• Progress not Perfection: We don't let perfect get in the way of good; we are better today than we were yesterday.
• Positive Attitude: Be a glass half‑full kind of person and remember to have fun.
• Teamwork without Ego: We put the team above ourselves; we only win together.
• Take Initiative: We drive momentum; if there is an opportunity to make us better, we want to hear it.

About this Role:

We are looking for a highly capable, hands‑on Senior Financial Accountant to support the Director of Finance in building and scaling the finance function for REP Fitness UK & Europe. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments and is comfortable without a fixed playbook.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Own the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review management accounts, including variance analysis and performance insights.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and all statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage external audit processes and statutory filings.

Building the Finance Function:

• Design and implement scalable financial processes, systems, and controls from the ground up.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Support the future selection and implementation of finance systems and tools.
• Lay the foundations for a high‑performing finance team as the business grows.

Commercial & Strategic Support:

• Partner with the Director of Finance and wider business to support decision‑making.
• Provide financial insight on pricing, margins, product performance, and inventory.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including market expansion and operational scaling.

E-commerce & Operations:

• Oversee accounting for high‑volume transactions across e‑commerce channels.
• Support inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and margin analysis.
• Work closely with operations and logistics to ensure accurate stock and cost reporting.
• Support cash flow management in a fast‑moving product environment.

Tax, Compliance & Governance:

• Support VAT compliance across the UK and Europe (including cross‑border considerations).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.

Hands‑On Finance Operations:

• Take ownership of day‑to‑day finance activities where required (AP/AR oversight, reconciliations, etc.).
• Solve problems proactively in a fast‑changing environment.
• Act as a key point of contact for finance‑related queries across the business.

Who we are looking for:

At REP Fitness, we understand that our people will shape our success and ultimately define our value to our customers. We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach and a passion for building something from the ground up.

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) — essential.
• Understanding of UK GAAP (IFRS knowledge beneficial).

Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience working in small, high‑growth or start‑up environments — essential.
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly improving finance processes and controls.
• Experience in e‑commerce, retail, or product‑based businesses — highly desirable.
• Experience managing inventory, margins, and high‑volume transactional data.
• Exposure to multi‑entity and/or international operations (EU experience beneficial).
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decisions.

Skills & Attributes:

• Highly hands‑on with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and get into the detail.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to operate in ambiguity.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to translate numbers into actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge where appropriate.
• Self‑starter with high levels of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable working in a lean team with significant autonomy.

Ideal Background:

Candidates may currently be working in a senior finance role within a scaling business, ideally in e‑commerce, or a product‑led environment.

Why Join REP?

• Play a key role in supporting REP’s growth across the UK and Europe.
• Work with a globally recognised strength equipment brand.
• Engage with a wide range of commercial fitness customers.
• Develop your career within a fast‑growing international business.
• Company bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
• Private Medical Cover + Life Assurance schemes.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding international brand.

If you’re passionate about fitness, customer experience, and supporting commercial sales within the strength equipment industry, we’d love to hear from you. Ready to help power the growth of REP Fitness in the UK and EU? Apply today.