Management Accountant

Trade Outlet Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapid-growing retail company in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage bookkeeping, produce financial statements, and collaborate with management. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified or pursuing ACCA/CIMA and possess strong analytical and Excel skills. The role offers a competitive salary of ~£40,000 with flexible working hours and opportunities for progression as the company expands.

Benefits

Friendly, motivated colleagues

Easy, on-site parking

Flexibility of working hours

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• AAT Qualified, with a desire to work towards ACCA or CIMA.
• Previous experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers and suppliers.
• Strategising with Directors and other managers.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Education

AAT Qualified, working towards ACCA or CIMA

Previous experience in management accounting role

Job description

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work with an amazingly fast-growing and one-of-a-kind company! Trade Outlet resells liquidated stock from the world’s largest online retailers through outlets across the North West at less than 20% of RRP!

Working at our brand new headquarters in Ellesmere Port, your role will be to perform bookkeeping (with Xero), produce monthly P&L statements, compose financial projections, and communicate with colleagues, clients and suppliers regarding financial matters.

You will be working closely with our two Directors and other members of the management team to contribute to decision-making that will continue to drive the company's incredible success. We also envisage the finance team expanding, and the successful applicant will be involved in the recruitment process for future Finance Assistants.

Trade Outlet's annual revenue has tripled in the past 18 months and doubled since January 2025, making this a special time to join us and help us continue our lightning-fast progression.

You will receive a salary of ~£40,000 per year, dependent on experience. The job entails a 40-hour working week, but there can be some flexibility on working patterns according to your preferences.

Ideal experience:

• AAT Qualified, working towards ACCA or CIMA is desirable
• Previous experience in management accounting role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

If you have finance experience and are ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced and exciting young company, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers and suppliers
• Strategising with Directors and other managers

Who We're Looking For

• Friendly personality
• Finance experience
• High attention to detail

Some Company Key Facts

• Over 100 staff across 9different locations
• We process over 300,000 items every month
• Rapidly expanding
• Extremely high repeat-custom rate and customer satisfaction

What's great in the job?

• Friendly, motivated colleagues
• Easy, on-site parking
• Exciting, rapidly-growing company
• Unique, novel type of business
• Some flexibility of working hours
• Progression opportunities as company success continues