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Chisholm Hunter is one of the UK’s multiple award-winning jewellers, supplying luxury jewellery and Swiss timepieces to our clients since 1857. We are a family run business, passionate about our exquisite products and are experts at delivering a high end, luxury customer experience which is ‘A Cut Above’.
Our mission is to create lasting memories with our exceptional products and customer experience. We are looking for someone who is passionate for success, enthusiastic, and shares our values of: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

POSITION:

Location: Glasgow City Centre (Fully on site)
Salary: £45,000
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours)
Permanent
We’re looking for a Management Accountant who not only has the technical skills but also brings positivity and a solutions-first attitude to everything they do.

REQUIREMENTS:

What We’re Looking For

• ICAS, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Proven Management Accounting background (retail or stock accounting preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-focused mindset.
• Naturally positive and resilient, able to build rapport quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with managers at all levels.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial systems skills.

This is more than a numbers role , it’s about working collaboratively alongside department managers across the business, understanding their challenges, and helping find practical, effective solutions. You’ll be a natural problem solver with a proactive mindset, someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with a focus on stock reconciliation and cost of sales, including interpreting the figures and preparing clear narrative reports.
• Prepare monthly store performance dashboards to support the retail team, interpreting data and providing insightful commentary.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations with a strong focus on cost-saving opportunities.
• Reconcile insurance sales and prepare VAT returns.
• Ensure licensing compliance for all stores (e.g., second-hand dealer requirements).
• Calculate store commissions and bonuses to tight deadlines
• Manage supplier payment runs.
• Prepare statutory year-end accounts and audit schedules.
• Work closely with multiple managers, building trust and delivering clear, constructive insights.

You will report into the Financial Controller and Financial Director
We do offer some flexibility around working hours and days to help balance your work and life commitments. For example , a 4 or 5-day workweek with adaptable daily hours for the right candidate, which can be discussed at interview.