THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for a confident and solutions-focused Management Accountant to become a key part of our Finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Using our ERP system, you’ll take ownership of collating and managing all key financial data- including sales, purchases, Key KPI’s and broader financial records ensuring accuracy and consistency. You’ll deliver a best-in-class management accounts pack on time, every time, providing valuable insights that support informed decision-making and strong financial control. This role will span Management Accounts, Stock, Operational Reporting plus VAT across multiple countries. Collaboration will be at the heart of what you do, working closely with the finance and other teams ensuring controls are adhered to and constantly reviewed.

If you’re passionate about precision, love making things better, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, this could be the perfect next step for you.

The role is Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. You'll enjoy the exciting buzz of our friendly office in Banbury, Oxfordshire three times a week on average with the flexibility to work from home for the remaining two days.

BEHIND THE BRANDS

We’re a family-run, entrepreneurial company with an exciting pace of life and a bright and friendly team. We are passionate about creating stunning products with a personal touch and innovating our business behind the scenes. We value creativity, collaboration and integrity. 

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Producing monthly Management Accounts for multiple legal entities – This will include Profit and Loss, Balance Sheets, KPI’s, Cashflows plus operational reporting
• Producing management account packs to share with senior management and departmental packs for department heads of. This will include some elements of commentary highlighting both favourable and adverse variances and highlighting opportunities to save cost or improve business efficiencies. These will need to be timely and always right first time
• Producing of VAT returns for two UK entities, two Dutch returns and one Germany return. May be needed for support for US sales tax returns
• Taking full ownership of Fixed Asset Registers, Accruals and Prepayment Schedules with monthly reviews with Financial Controller
• Reviewing of stock costing methodologies and ensuring that valuations are correct on our stock ledgers as well as supporting the wider business to ensure that we have robust stock controls across all systems. This will include the management of elements such as Freight and duties accrual and prepayments through landed costings workings
• Supporting in the preparation of Statutory accounts and associated external audits for both UK and US businesses. This will include liaising with external parties to understand requirements and timelines
• Ensuring that our internal recharging processes is being completed in a timely manner with effective methodologies of splitting group costs and recharges between entities
• Management of intercompany reconciliation process
• Any other ad hoc duties as reasonably requested by the Company

  THE TALENT YOU'LL BRING

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE (completed or in progress)
• Intermediate to Advanced level of experience with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills across all levels in the business including senior stakeholders
• Experience of working across multiple currencies advantageous
• Experience in dealing with stock valuations & stock-related transactions
• Ability to develop solutions and problem-solve
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisation skills and adaptability
• Knowledge of GDPR and an appreciation of confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually
• Self-motivated with a positive and can-do attitude
• Ability to use initiative to help drive team performance
• Flexible with the ability to work under pressure and to meet targets and deadline

PERFECTLY PACKAGED

• A competitive salary DOE
• 33 days inclusive Bank Holidays 
• A broad benefits package including our staff favourite – a very generous staff discount across both our brands. See all of our benefits on our careers portal
• Opportunities to make an impact as well as learn and develop further 
• An innovative and friendly workplace with a team we’re proud to be part of. Find out more about us and our culture on our careers portal

Joma Jewellery was founded in 2008 by Katie and Geoff Loxton, since then we have gone from strength to strength, launching Katie Loxton in 2015 and growing our business beyond the UK. We know that part of that growth comes from the fact that we take diversity and inclusion very seriously. We strive to be the best in our field, and we know that happens by hiring a diverse team and encouraging everyone to be their authentic selves when working with us. We don’t hire based on cultures, preferences, or personalities – it’s what you bring to the team that counts.

We are always striving to improve our way of working to be more inclusive, diverse and equal, including encouraging all team members to bring their ideas to the table as we know this is key to our continued success.