[Hiring] Assistant Management Accountant @ZOE

Role Description

We’re looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to help us scale our financial engine and bridge the gap between complex inventory data and commercial growth.

The Assistant Management Accountant will support the Senior Management Accountant and wider finance team in developing and strengthening the finance function at ZOE. This role is a great opportunity to build core accounting and commercial skills in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Contribute to accurate financial reporting
• Support process improvements
• Gain exposure to key finance projects
• Strong development potential as the business continues to grow

Qualifications

• Around 2–4 years of experience in a finance or accounting role (e.g. Assistant Management Accountant, Finance Analyst, or similar)
• Part-qualified (or studying towards) CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting principles
• Previous experience supporting a year-end close and audit process
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced or growing business environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups) and comfortable working with warehoused data and dashboards
• Keen to learn and develop, with an interest in improving processes and systems
• Strong communication skills and confident working with different teams
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude

Requirements

• Business partnering with the Operations team to support monthly reporting and commercial activities
• Taking ownership of inventory and cost of sales month-end processes, and assisting with other areas where required
• Taking ownership of specific month-end reporting cycles, including journal entries and variance analysis for assigned departments
• Helping maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring key accounts are well understood and documented
• Preparing reconciliations and gathering support for year-end audit queries
• Acting as the internal point of contact for tax compliance, gathering data for external advisors, and maintaining oversight of VAT and US Sales Tax automations
• Supporting the preparation of reporting packs for internal stakeholders
• Assisting during the year-end audit process, including responding to auditor queries and preparing supporting documentation
• Working collaboratively across teams to gather financial data and improve reporting accuracy
• Supporting ad hoc commercial initiatives at ZOE

Benefits

• Streamlined 4-step hiring process
• Opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment
• Focus on potential and commitment above all else
• Dedicated to fostering growth and providing learning opportunities