Overview

Job Title: Management Accountant

Reports to: Finance Director

Key Stakeholders: Founder, Senior Management Team and all budget holders in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources and Customer Service.

Role Summary

This position plays a crucial role within LullaBellz and will take ownership of all daily financial transactional activities and actively participate in all aspects of the finance function to support the Finance Director. This is a joint role: the successful candidate will be employed by LullaBellz but will work across two sectors, also supporting the work of the founder’s property company. The role blends commercial finance in the hair and beauty industry with property financial management, offering a broad and rewarding scope for a highly organised and analytical finance professional.

Key Responsibilities

LullaBellz (80% of working time):

• Ownership of Sales, Purchase and General ledgers
• Daily Bank Reconciliations
• Maintain Fixed Asset records
• Prepare Management accounts
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• KPI analysis and presentation
• Budget and cashflow support: Overhead control and forecasting
• Assist with information for year-end audit
• Provide day-to-day finance support to staff across all functions

Airbnb Property Companies (20% of working time):

• Maintain accurate financial records for two short-term rental businesses
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Reconcile booking platform transactions with bank statements
• Monitor maintenance, utilities, and service expenses across properties
• Track and manage cash flow, rental yields, and profitability per unit
• Ensure timely invoicing
• Assist with annual accounts, tax submissions

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified or final stages of qualification

Experience

• 2+ years experience in a management accounting or finance role
• Experience in beauty, cosmetics, retail, or FMCG industries preferred

Skills

• Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, financial models, dashboards)
• Experience using accounting software (e.g., Xero and Sage)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines with high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams across different industries

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital marketing metrics and e-commerce platforms
• Experience in managing VAT, property-related taxes, and rental reporting
• Sage 50 experience desirable
• Understanding of Airbnb and other property management systems valuable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Staff discounts on hair and beauty products
• Hybrid/flexible working environment – 2 days working from home per week
• Opportunity to work across two growing sectors

Must have right to work in the UK

Salary: £45,000.00 - £50,000.00 per annum DOE

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with flexibility required

Location: Manchester - City Centre location with Hybrid working

Reference: LNKD1_UKTJ

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