About the company

Ramsdens is a trusted and expanding multi-service retailer offering Travel Money, Jewellery, Gold buying and Loan Services; we have over 160 High Street stores in England, Scotland and Wales. We are looking to recruit a Management Accountant working in our Teesside head office

Benefits

• Competitive market rates of pay
• Monthly pay
• Bonus Scheme
• 28 days holiday increasing to 33 (with service)
• Birthday Holiday
• Company Pension Scheme
• Staff Discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunities for staff development
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Fully supported Employee Assistance Programme and access to our 24/7 well-being portal
• Fully inclusive family friendly policies.

Summary of main tasks:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and other reporting
• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments
• Completing monthly balance sheet and control account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies
• Reviewing and authorising supplier payments, employee expenses and payroll runs
• Assisting with cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Assisting with the preparation of half-year and year-end statutory accounts and providing information required for the external audit
• Supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Supporting the branch network with accounts related queries
• Ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and produced within agreed deadlines
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting

NB: Job holders should note that this job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list and that their tasks may develop and change over time.

Your experience will include:

• A minimum of AAT Level 3 qualification or qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
• Comfortable with reconciliations, journals and transactional finance processes
• Strong understanding of management accounting and month-end processes
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data
• Ability to work independently, manage a busy workload and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider Finance team
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and/or IFRS
• Experience of identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes and controls

You must be willing to work 37.5 hours per week. (5 days per week Monday to Saturday)

This is an opportunity to pursue a career in a recently voted Employer of the Year Company (in the coveted NPA Awards). Ramsdens care about their employees and personal development. If you desire to work for a company that gives job security and satisfaction, a company that offers career progression, then you have found the right business in Ramsdens.

Results from our 2025 staff engagement survey confirmed that:

• 90% of staff say their branch/department is a happy place to work
• 96% of staff believe they have job security
• 87% of the staff said they look forward to coming to work and are enthusiastic about the job they do

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