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Management Accountant
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Location

Manchester

Type

contract

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About this role

At Debenhams Group, we are a diverse portfolio of five core brands (boohoo, boohooMAN, PrettyLittleThing, Karen Millen, and Debenhams) alongside a dynamic marketplace model and a growing financial services division, it keeps us pretty busy!

We don’t stand still, we lead, evolve, and redefine online fashion. With bold ambitions and big energy, we’re on a mission to be the best, delivering the strongest propositions to our customers in the most engaging, innovative, and efficient ways possible.

We thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers, people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact. 

Be brave. Be creative. Be a community. 

Your Role

This is a Fixed Term Contract for 5 months therefore we do need someone immediately available and ready to start asap.

You will be joining a Group Finance team of 9 colleagues to support the team with the preparation of the month end accounts, interim and annual consolidated accounts and support the audit of your areas of responsibility.   

You will be primarily responsible for processing and posting journals for certain income/costs as part of month end process and balance sheet reconciliations to support the team with the month end close. 

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING  

  • Carrying out month end procedures such as balance sheet reconciliations, posting journals including payments/accruals, accrued/deferred income
  • Month end reporting including profit & loss
  • Preparation of Management Accountants for some brands within the group
  • Strong attention to detail and an ability to reconcile multiple of sources of income is key
  • Assist the Head of Finance with any other projects as required
  • Assistance with debtors and creditors.
  • Assisting with audit preparation and year end accounts preparation support
  • Good working knowledge of transactional processes and supporting the wider finance team
  • Other duties as required

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Qualified/Newly qualified CIMA, ACCA  
  • Strong data handling skills
  • Advanced excel skills
  • Team player with good communication skills

 

WHY JOIN US 

2026 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group.

Let’s lead the change together. 🚀 

 

 #LI-LF1 #LI-onsite #LI-finance

Other facts

Tech stack
Management Accounting,Month End Procedures,Balance Sheet Reconciliations,Journal Posting,Profit & Loss Reporting,Attention to Detail,Data Handling,Excel Skills,Team Player,Communication Skills

About Debenhams Group

We're here to empower a global social generation to look and feel confident, for every day and every occasion.

Team size: 501-1,000 employees
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Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion

What you'll do

  • The role involves preparing month-end accounts, interim and annual consolidated accounts, and supporting the audit process. Responsibilities include processing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with various finance projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Management Accountant do at Debenhams Group?

As a Management Accountant at Debenhams Group, you will: the role involves preparing month-end accounts, interim and annual consolidated accounts, and supporting the audit process. Responsibilities include processing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with various finance projects..

Why join Debenhams Group as a Management Accountant?

Debenhams Group is a leading Retail Apparel and Fashion company.

Is the Management Accountant position at Debenhams Group remote?

The Management Accountant position at Debenhams Group is based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Management Accountant position at Debenhams Group?

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