Management Accountant

Newly created position with scope to develop

Hybrid opportunity following probation period

Rochdale location - Full Time Permanent role

Deckers Hospitality Group Ltd is a long-established, family-owned business based in Greater Manchester. Rooted in the hospitality sector, the Group has grown organically to combine high-quality venues with a strong commercial wholesale operation, supplying the trade with a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks alongside in-house butchery products.

Independently owned, Deckers balances a professional, commercially focused approach with a supportive and collaborative working environment. Continued growth across the Group has created an opportunity to strengthen the finance function with the introduction of a new Management Accountant role at our Rochdale Head Office.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and commercially aware Management Accountant to join our finance team of five.

This newly created role will play a key part in delivering accurate and timely management information to support business performance, particularly across our wholesale operations. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, can work autonomously, and has the attention to detail needed to manage critical financial processes from start to finish.

The successful candidate will be a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Experience with in a wholesale or retail business would be advantageous, although not essential.

Preparation of monthly management accounts for the wholesale businesses.

Production of accurate and insightful management information (MI) to support decision-making.

Full ownership and management of retrospective discounts/rebates, including calculation, administration, monitoring, and collection.

Preparation, reconciliation, and review of stock valuations.

Analysis of trading performance and key business metrics.

Supporting operational and commercial decision-making through financial analysis.

Assisting with credit control activities where required.

Supporting month-end processes, reporting, and ad-hoc financial analysis.

Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across finance and the wider business.

Full or Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or qualified by experience.

Previous experience producing monthly management accounts.

Experience generating and analysing management information.

Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

Ability to take ownership of key areas of responsibility and work independently.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

A proactive, "completer-finisher" approach with the ability to see tasks through to completion.

Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.

Good Excel and systems skills.

Experience managing retrospective discounts, rebates, or similar commercial agreements.

Experience working with stock-led businesses.

Exposure to credit control processes.

Experience with in a wholesale, distribution, retail, or hospitality environment.

Experience with Pegasus Opera 3, Merlin, or Xero.

A stable, supportive team environment within a family-run business.

The opportunity to take ownership of a varied and influential role.

A professional yet approachable culture where contributions are valued.

The chance to help shape and develop a newly created position.

Opportunities for personal and professional development as the business continues to grow.

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Can you please give a brief overview of how you meet the selection criteria for the role
• The role is based in Rochdale 5 days per week initially, but opportunity for work form home 1-2 days after probation. Does this arrangement / location suit?
• Please confirm your qualification / or relevant experience
• What is your salary expectation for the role?