Management Accountant at Pharmacy2U in Leeds

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Role: Management Accountant Location: Leeds, LS15 8GB We operate a hybrid schedule, 2-3 days a week in the office Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE, plus extensive benefits Contract type: Permanent Employment type: Full time Working hours: Monday – Friday. 37.5 hours per week. We work on a core hours principle. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00; you can work around these to suit you! Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.8 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day, and as a certified B Corp we also meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all. As a key member of the Finance team, the Management Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts for a division of the business, with a strong focus on variance analysis and forecasting. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Head of Finance, the role supports financial planning and control through robust balance sheet reconciliations and high‑quality reporting. This position offers the opportunity to play an influential role in shaping the finance function during a period of significant growth, collaborating closely with stakeholders across the business and building strong working relationships. Why you’ll love working with us We believe great people deserve great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after your health, finances, career and life outside work. Financial security & rewards · Competitive contributory pension · Occupational sick pay · Long-service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses · Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more) · Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility) Family-friendly · Enhanced maternity and paternity pay · Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life Health & wellbeing · Private healthcare insurance at discounted rates (Aviva) · Employee Assistance Programme and in-house mental health support · Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes · Regular health and wellbeing initiatives Career growth · Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development Time off & flexibility · 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service · Buy and sell holiday scheme Everyday perks & exclusive discounts · Blue Light Card and employee discount platform · Exclusive discounts at The Springs, Leeds · 25% off health & beauty purchases · 25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services Culture & community · Regular social events throughout the year What you’ll be doing? · Deliver accurate and timely management accounts for a defined division of the business, meeting all reporting deadlines. · Prepare and review accruals, prepayments and profit and loss analysis to support month‑end close. · Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing clear explanations and insight. · Develop and maintain cost reporting, working with stakeholders to understand cost drivers, challenge spend and support future forecasting. · Complete balance sheet and control account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. · Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns in line with statutory requirements. · Build strong working relationships across Finance, including Cost, Commercial and Purchase Ledger teams, to ensure timely and accurate information flow. · Support the Finance Manager and Head of Finance with financial reporting, ad‑hoc analysis and business project