Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Company: Young Ideas Group Ltd
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (½ hour lunch)
Job Type: Permanent, Office-based, option to work one day per week remote.
Salary: £35K p.a.
Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us:

Young Ideas Ltd is a dynamic retail business with a strong heritage and a forward-looking vision. We operate from our Ashbourne head office and are supported by a small, friendly, and dedicated finance team. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a capable and hands-on Management Accountant to support financial operations and drive improvements in reporting and analysis.

The Role:

This is a critical position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can "hit the ground running". You will take ownership of key accounting functions, support month-end processes, and produce financial insights that help guide the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts
Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain the fixed asset register
Post journals including accruals and prepayments
Assist in preparation for year-end
Responsible for preparing and submitting group VAT returns and the management of import VAT and customs duty processes including PVA and duty deferment arrangements
Process monthly payroll ensuring full compliance with HMRC, pension auto-enrolment requirements and statutory obligations and the calculation of holiday entitlement for salaried, zero-hours and mixed contract types
Prepare and submit P11D forms to HMRC for employee benefits and expenses, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines
Oversee supplier payments and manage cash flow
Assist in budgeting and forecasting
Cost centre analysis
Intercompany reconciliations
Support other ad-hoc finance tasks as required
Liaise with internal departments and senior management to provide financial analysis
What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Senior Accounts Assistant role
Strong understanding of double-entry accounting, reconciliations, journals, and month-end close
Confident Excel user (pivot tables, lookups)
Organised, efficient, and detail-oriented with strong communication skills
Able to work independently and take initiative in a small team environment
Desirable:
AAT qualified or equivalent (or QBE)
Experience with QuickBooks (an advantage but not essential)
Retail or multi-entity experience an advantage
Familiarity with Xero, Sage 50, or other accounting packages
Why Join Us?

Be part of a close-knit and friendly team
Gain exposure to a variety of accounting tasks and help shape financial processes
Enjoy a positive working environment in a growing and stylish business Read more