Job Description

Management Accountant

About us

Halfords is on a journey - building the future of motoring and cycling and looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. We’re a place for co‑creators: people who want to make a real impact, take ownership and be part of something that’s still evolving.

As the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products, we’re supported by one of the country’s largest independent vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair networks through Halfords Autocentres. This breadth gives us a strong, stable foundation - and the freedom to keep innovating and growing.

That means real variety for our colleagues, along with the opportunity to learn, stretch and develop as the business moves forward. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional service - using your expertise to solve problems, guide customers and help keep the nation moving with confidence.

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and ambitious Management Accountant who is ready to make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, insightful financial information that supports and drives business success.

As a trusted partner to teams across the business, you’ll turn data into meaningful insights, communicating financial information in a clear and engaging way. We’re looking for someone naturally curious, confident in building relationships, and motivated to challenge and improve existing processes. Whether supporting forecasts, enhancing reporting, or providing guidance, you’ll bring a positive and solutions-focused approach.

You’ll also play an important role in shaping a high-performing, forward-thinking finance function-contributing to transformation initiatives and driving continuous improvement across the team.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of delivering accurate and timely management accounts, playing a key role in keeping the business on track, including leading balance sheet reconciliations and period-end activities
• Bring the numbers to life by delivering clear, engaging commentary on monthly and year-end performance, and getting involved in budgeting and forecasting with fresh ideas
• Own and enhance costing models and inventory accounting, always looking for smarter, better ways of working
• Build strong relationships across the business, becoming a trusted partner who provides clear financial guidance and makes finance accessible to non-finance teams
• Champion strong financial controls and compliance, maintaining high standards across the team
• Create and continuously improve processes and SOPs, spotting opportunities to drive efficiency and positive change
• Support, coach and encourage junior team members, helping them grow in confidence and capability

About you

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Strong management accounting expertise, delivering accurate, high-quality outputs
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to translate financial information for non-finance audiences
• Organised and collaborative, capable of managing priorities, improving processes, and developing others
• Experience within complex environments, including multi-entity structures, audits, and statutory reporting
• Knowledge of costing methodologies, financial frameworks (e.g. IFRS 16, SOX), and data tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) advantageous

Reward & benefits

• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
• We offer hybrid working in our Support Centre, you will be based at our Support Centre 2 days a week with an optional 3 days working from home. You will be based in Support Centre 3 days a week at month end.
• You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services.
• Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

At Halfords, we operate a hybrid working policy with 2/3 days on site at our Support Centre in Redditch.