Senior Management Accountant

Jollyes; Epping Forest; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK pet retailer is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their growing team in a hybrid role based in Waltham Abbey. This role involves partnering with the Financial Controller and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and budgeting. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £75,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to further their finance career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

iTrent financial wellbeing package

Retail Trust membership

Colleague ‘Treats’ discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

30% off Jollyes products

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar senior finance role, preferably within retail or FMCG.
• Experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong numerical skills and experience with financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, coordinating inputs across all departments.
• Develop and maintain financial models for multi-year planning.
• Provide financial insight to support operational efficiency.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively

Problem-solving ability

Education

Relevant accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA)

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

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. It’s a great time to embark on your finance career with Jollyes!

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 payday plus lots of 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 office days per week at our pet‑friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 days per week from home (or another 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 five‑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, KPIs 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’ll 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 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 50 years of pet expertise. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m turnover) and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’. Accredited by ‘Rest Less’ as an age‑inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all ages (16+). Dedicated to pet sustainability, we are also a member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition.

To Apply

If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognise your contribution with fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!

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