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About us At DFS Group, were proud to help people create spaces they love to live in. Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission.Behind our brands is a passionate Group team. From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do. They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow.Whether youre supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other. It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one were proud of.When youre part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger. The effort feels worth it. Its a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because theyre challenged.About the role As a Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial information that supports business decision-making. Working closely with the Lead Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for producing management accounts, completing month-end activities, and ensuring the integrity of financial records across multiple entities. You'll collaborate with Finance and wider business teams, lead and develop a Management Accounts Assistant, and act as the key finance contact for manufacturing accounting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with business partnering, process improvement, and continuous development.What youll be responsible for Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts for two trading entities, working closely with the Lead Management Accountant.Completing month-end activities, including journals, reconciliations and control account reviews, to ensure accurate and robust financial reporting.Leading, coaching and developing a Management Accounts Assistant, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities.Building strong relationships with Commercial Finance, Accounts Payable and other stakeholders to ensure financial information accurately reflects business activity.Acting as the key Management Accounts contact for manufacturing, providing expertise and support on accounting processes.Taking ownership of designated areas of the management accounts across the DFS entity, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.Reconciling key balance sheet accounts across the Group and investigating any variances.Supporting the preparation of the weekly cashflow forecast, providing cover when required.Maintaining clear and up-to-date process documentation to support robust financial controls and knowledge sharing.Contributing to ad hoc financial analysis, reporting and continuous improvement projects that help drive business performance.Were looking for someone who has Part-qualified (or nearing qualification) in CIMA, ACCA or ACA. An Accounting & Finance degree or AAT qualification would be advantageous (study support available).At least two years' experience in an accounting or finance role, with exposure to management accounting and month-end processes.Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, with the ability to analyse data and produce meaningful financial insights.Excellent analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy across financial reporting.The ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business.A proactive approach with the confidence to work independently while collaborating as part of a wider Management Accounts team.Experience producing and maintaining clear process documentation to support strong financial controls and consistency.Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Previous experience in a manufacturing business would be advantageous but is not essentialDon't let it discourage you if you don't have all of this experience, it's a guideline that will help you hit the ground running. If the role sounds like it would be a great fit for you and you'reconfident that it suits you, we'd love you to apply.Room to growEveryone at DFS Group begins with a structured induction designed to help you understand our brands, our culture and how we work together.From day one, you will have access to our online Learning Hub, filled with digital courses, tools and resources to support your development.For leaders, we offer virtual workshops focused on building confident, capable leadership. We also run skills-based workshops to strengthen core capabilities across the business.Colleagues can also undertake nationally recognised qualifications through our apprenticeship programmes, giving you the opportunity to gain external accreditation while you grow your career with us.Our DFS Group benefits We believe great work deserves great support. Thats why we offer benefits that help you grow, feel looked after, and enjoy life beyond work. Heres what we have to offer:23 days holiday, plus the option to buy up to 5 moreEnhanced parental leaveHealth cash plan from £2 a month, with everyday cashbackEmployee Assistance Programme for support when you need itExtras like flu vouchers, menopause support and health checkPension with company contributionsLife assurance for peace of mindSharesave scheme to save each month and invest in our futureStructured induction from day oneAccess to our Learning Hub and skills workshopsLeadership development and apprenticeship programmes30% colleague discount, plus 15% for friends and family, three times a yearDiscounts and cashback at hundreds of retailersSmartTech scheme to buy tech up to £1,000 through salary sacrificeCycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus to help you save and reduce your impactOne paid volunteering day each yearEqual opportunities Were proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and makes room for different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.We turn that commitment into action through colleague networks, trusted partnerships and recognised accessibility initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.If your experience does not quite match every part of the role, wed still love to hear from you.If you need any adjustments or additional support during the application process, please contact our Talent Team at and we will be happy to help.TPBN1_UKTJ

About us At DFS Group, were proud to help people create spaces they love to live in.Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission.Behind our brands is a passionate Group team.From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do. They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow.Whether youre supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other.It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one were proud of.When youre part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger. The effort feels worth it. Its a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because theyre challenged.About the role As our Group Order to Cash (O2C) Manager, based at our Group Support Centre in Doncaster you'll support and develop a talented team while helping to ensure our customer and financial processes run smoothly.You'll work closely with colleagues across the business to improve ways of working, maintain accurate financial records and deliver a great experience for our customers.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, building strong relationships and making a positive impact through continuous improvement.What youll be responsible for Leading, coaching and developing a team of 11 across cash allocation, billing, reconciliations, customer refunds and payments.Overseeing the day-to-day Order to Cash operation to ensure customer transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.Managing outstanding customer balances, identifying potential risks and working with colleagues to resolve issues.Driving improvements to processes and systems, helping to simplify ways of working and introduce automation where possible.Monitoring key performance measures, analysing data and using insights to improve service and operational performance.Reviewing banking reconciliations and overseeing daily cash activities, customer deposits and refunds.Ensuring financial processes, controls and documentation remain accurate, compliant and up to date.Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Retail, Customer Operations and Shared Services to deliver a seamless end-to-end service.Partnering with IT and Change teams to support projects, provide Order to Cash expertise and help deliver successful outcomes.Bringing additional Order to Cash activities into the team to create more consistent, efficient ways of working.Helping shape the future of the Order to Cash function by identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and team capability.Working with Management Accounts and ICOFR to resolve issues, strengthen financial controls and support accurate reporting.Overseeing a range of transactional finance activities, including ad hoc payments and other finance processes as required.Were looking for someone who has A strong leader of a transactional finance team (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury)Proven ability to drive a culture of change and continuous improvementExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends to help decision makingStrong understanding of finance processes, accounting principles and financial controlsProficient in google sheets/ excel and other financial analysis, reporting and data visualisation toolsStrong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities with the ability to convey information to both Finance and non- finance audiencesAbility to understand and engage with end-to-end processes, recognising upstream and downstream impactsSkilled at influencing and collaborating cross-functionally, building effective relationships to support and drive business changeContinuous improvement mindset, proactively seeking efficiencies, standardisation, and opportunities to strengthen financial performanceDemonstrable experience of identifying and delivering process improvements that enhance controls, efficiency and customer experiencesProfessional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) advantageousBroad experience within a Transactional Finance or Shared Services environmentStrong track record of identifying and implementing KPIs and SLAs to drive teams performanceDemonstrated experience enhancing financial systems and processes, including supporting business change and transformation projects.Don't let it discourage you if you don't have all of this experience, it's a guideline that will help you hit the ground running. If the role sounds like it would be a great fit for you and you'reconfident that it suits you, we'd love you to apply.Room to growEveryone at DFS Group begins with a structured induction designed to help you understand our brands, our culture and how we work together.From day one, you will have access to our online Learning Hub, filled with digital courses, tools and resources to support your development.For leaders, we offer virtual workshops focused on building confident, capable leadership. We also run skills-based workshops to strengthen core capabilities across the business.Colleagues can also undertake nationally recognised qualifications through our apprenticeship programmes, giving you the opportunity to gain external accreditation while you grow your career with us.Our DFS Group benefits We believe great work deserves great support. Thats why we offer benefits that help you grow, feel looked after, and enjoy life beyond work. Heres what we have to offer:24 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to 5 moreAnnual BonusEnhanced parental leaveHealth cash plan from £2 a month, with everyday cashbackEmployee Assistance Programme for support when you need itExtras like flu vouchers, menopause support and health checkPension with company contributionsLife assurance for peace of mindSharesave scheme to save each month and invest in our futureStructured induction from day oneAccess to our Learning Hub and skills workshopsLeadership development and apprenticeship programmes30% colleague discount, plus 15% for friends and family, three times a yearDiscounts and cashback at hundreds of retailersSmartTech scheme to buy tech up to £1,000 through salary sacrificeCycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus to help you save and reduce your impactOne paid volunteering day each yearEqual opportunities Were proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and makes room for different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.We turn that commitment into action through colleague networks, trusted partnerships and recognised accessibility initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.If your experience does not quite match every part of the role, wed still love to hear from you.If you need any adjustments or additional support during the application process, please contact our Talent Team at and we will be happy to help.TPBN1_UKTJ