Management Accountant
The world is noisier than ever, with millions of brands competing for seconds of attention but how do we at Brand Addition stand out? We add heart and soul to goods and gifts that build brand love. We add purpose to products that spread more joy and less junk. We add emotion to everyday items that inspire connection. When you only have a second to make an impression, adding what matters makes every moment count.
Brand Addition is a full-scale creative merchandise agency that helps global brands build culture, awareness, and meaningful connections. We extend our client values in thoughtful, sustainable, globally conscious ways to create branded moments that people love. What we do today can determine what kind of place that will be.
In an industry of excess – we will lead through sustainability to generate wellbeing for generations to come. We will continue to build amazing products while strengthening careers and client relationships. Here at Brand Addition, we work across oceans and continents to build a better, brighter future for our partners, our people and our planet.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Management Accountant with a strong focus on product sales and margin analysis to join our dynamic European Finance team based out of Manchester, UK. The Management Accountant role will support the wider Finance Team to deliver accurate results and financial analysis for products sold globally through our European entities.
As a Management Accountant in this position, you will work in a hybrid setting, splitting your time between the office and remote work (3 days in the office per week).
To be successful in this role you will need to have a high level of attention to detail, a proactive attitude and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders to deliver tasks on time. Ideally you will have prior experience working with products, stock and margin variance analysis. We work in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to develop, and through your work you will be responsible for identifying process improvements and driving through efficiencies.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare the sales and margin management reports and analyse the results with the aim of providing accurate results.
• Prepare, review and take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations associated with the work you and your peers undertake. Raise journals where necessary and highlight any potential risks and opportunities.
• Be part of the wider finance team that supports queries on the financial information you are preparing
• Collaborate with Account Managers to provide customers with timely and high-quality financial information, including ad-hoc reporting for existing and potential customers.
• Provide support for the annual sales and margin budgets and forecasts as and when required, working together with the wider finance team and the Account Managers.
• Assist and collaborate with the audit process by fulfilling the Auditor’s requests in timely and accurate manner.
• Use existing skills, knowledge and experience to add value within the Finance department and across the business by suggesting improvements to processes and controls, and where appropriate implementing those suggestions.
• Perform the role with a customer-focused outlook striving to provide our internal stakeholders with the best possible service.

You must have:

• Part qualified (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) or AAT Level 4 qualified (depending upon experience) and looking to progress to full qualification.
• Previous experience in a similar commercial role with some experience of working with products.
• Positive and proactive personality with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate high attention to detail and show strong analytical skills.
• Good technical accounting knowledge.
• Advanced computer literacy skills, particularly in Excel.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• The role may require occasional travel to our other offices depending on travel restrictions.

Great to have:

• At least 1 year of product, stock and margin knowledge.
• Process improvement experience.

What you can expect from us:
Brand Addition offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along very well, where collaboration and co-operation is the key to success. The working climate is informal, but we work hard. Along with good terms of employment, Brand Addition offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging role within a dynamic, international, and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of the Brand Addition family; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company.
We will support you through:
We want to help you to do your best work and have your biggest impact. We will support you through your personal development as you progress your career as a qualified accountant, developing your communication and influencing skills and creating networking opportunities. We also offer flexible working to allow you to work dynamically and balance your work life commitments.
Culture:
Our teams operate across oceans and collaborate across continents, leveraging diverse perspectives to create amazing things together. It may be fast paced but it’s a fun and friendly place to work. We have a big footprint globally but remain personal and transparent with an adult led culture. You can expect quality and value to be built into everything we do. You’ll have the support of a close network of colleagues and managers, and every day is different here! We want you to bring your personality to work and we love our diversity.
Reward and recognition:
It’s not just our customers we want to wake up with a smile on their face. We also offer: Global Development and Secondment Opportunities - Remote Working - Flexible Working - Early Finish Friday – and a BA Subsidised Wellbeing Programme to name a few.
Position to thrive:
Whether you are early in your career or an experienced professional, Brand Addition provides you with everything you need to excel in your job and for personal growth.
The next steps: If you’re interested in finding out more, or would like to apply, simply drop us an email outlining your currently salary and benefits package and why you’d like to be considered for this role to hr@brandaddition.co.uk
Brand Addition is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

• Prepare the sales and margin management reports and analyse the results with the aim of providing accurate results.
• Prepare, review and take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations associated with the work you and your peers undertake. Raise journals where necessary and highlight any potential risks and opportunities.
• Be part of the wider finance team that supports queries on the financial information you are preparing
• Collaborate with Account Managers to provide customers with timely and high-quality financial information, including ad-hoc reporting for existing and potential customers.
• Provide support for the annual sales and margin budgets and forecasts as and when required, working together with the wider finance team and the Account Managers.
• Assist and collaborate with the audit process by fulfilling the Auditor’s requests in timely and accurate manner.
• Use existing skills, knowledge and experience to add value within the Finance department and across the business by suggesting improvements to processes and controls, and where appropriate implementing those suggestions.
• Perform the role with a customer-focused outlook striving to provide our internal stakeholders with the best possible service