Management Account (Part Qualified)

Freddie’s Flowers was founded by Freddie Garland in October 2014 with one ambition: to change people’s relationship with flowers. We believe flowers aren’t only for grand occasions, but they make every day special, inspiring creativity and sparking joy.

Our starting point was our direct-to-consumer subscription model, helping us grow a loyal UK following. We launched in Germany in 2020, and then in 2021 we secured significant backing from The Craftory, a like-minded purpose-led global investment house, helping us expand, develop and grow.

2023 saw us start our gifting service – bringing the best of Freddie’s Flowers to everyone who needs it (even last minute!). From the seed of an idea we continue to flourish; we’re now a B Corp organisation, certified Carbon Neutral (by the Carbon Trust)

About The Role:

The key objectives of this role are to ensure weekly and monthly reporting is accurate and prepared in line with deadlines. The successful candidate will support on ad-hoc requests from stakeholders from other departments and from other members of the Finance team.

The person in this role will be a part or newly qualified accountant, able to demonstrate a willingness to learn and progress, and will have very strong attention to detail.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensuring weekly and monthly reporting is delivered, accurately and on time, and with the required level of analysis of actuals vs budget.
• Ensuring balance sheets are reconciled at each month end, and that issues/discrepancies are flagged to senior finance management on a timely basis.
• Working with the wider finance team to constantly review processes and suggest/make changes to improve efficiency and visibility of information and performance.
• Supporting the annual external audit process, providing information and analysis as requested.
• Assisting with the management of the Fixed Asset register and movements on addition or disposal.
• Preparing and reconciling intercompany recharges.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and other compliance-based tasks, such as ONS surveys.
• Other ad-hoc responsibilities as required.
• Weekly reporting and monthly Management Accounts are delivered accurately and on time
• Identifying potential areas of improvement across relevant departments, and working with stakeholders to deliver them

Requirements

• Part or Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent). Actively studying if Part Qualified
• Experience in preparation of Management Accounts in industry (retail and e-commerce/DTC preferable)
• Strong Excel skills and ability to quickly understand systems used
• Strong attention to detail, including self review of all work
• Experience working with accounting software, ideally Xero
• Comfortable in fast-paced growth environments

Inclusion:

Freddie’s Flowers recognises our success is dependent on the success of our people. Freddie’s Flowers is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce where everyone feels safe and valued. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Benefits

• Option to buy extra holiday days
• Discounted flowers for friends/family
• Hybrid Working
• Learning and Development Support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• MediCash Plan
• Health and wellbeing sessions with The Mind Clinic
• Team socials and events
• An abundance of organic snacks