Entry Level Assistant Management Accountant

About THG Ingenuity

THG Ingenuity is a fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, designed to power brands without limits. Our global end-to-end tech platform is comprised of three products: THG Commerce, THG Studios, THG Fulfilment.

Each represents a single, unified solution, overcoming challenges and taking brands direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble.

Assistant Management Accountant - THG Ingenuity

Role Summary:

A central accounting role responsible for cost control, financial analysis, and monthly management reporting, this is a fantastic opportunity for a degree-qualified graduate in Accountancy to join our finance team as an Assistant Management Accountant. This role will primarily support the Commerce function, while also providing exposure to Central and Marketing teams.

You’ll play a key role in supporting cost control, financial analysis, and monthly reporting, while developing strong foundations in management accounting. This is an ideal role for someone motivated to progress towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA), with full support and exposure to a fast-paced, commercial environment to accelerate your development and build a successful career in finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Control & Financial Analysis

Support the monthly cost control cycle, tracking actual spend against budget and highlighting variances
Assist in analysing costs across key business areas, particularly within Commerce, Procurement, and Technology
Help monitor and track business spend, ensuring alignment to budgets and business objectives
Support the identification of cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies
Gain exposure to evaluating financial impact of spend and investment decisions

Monthly Reporting

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
Support the production of clear and concise financial reports for stakeholders
Help maintain accurate and reliable financial data and reporting outputs
Contribute to KPI reporting, dashboards, and basic forecasting analysis

Business Partnering (Commerce focus)

Work closely with the Commerce and Central teams to support financial tracking and performance understanding as required
Assist in reviewing purchase orders and spend requests to ensure appropriate controls are followed
Build strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Budgeting & Forecasting

Support the budgeting and forecasting processes for key cost areas
Assist in maintaining rolling forecasts and tracking performance against plan
Help ensure financial data is up to date and reflective of business activity

Controls, Governance & Process Improvement

Support adherence to financial controls and processes across spend and reporting
Assist in maintaining accurate records and audit trails
Contribute to improving financial processes and efficiencies over time
Provide support during audit processes, including basic reconciliations and data gathering

Requirements:

Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Placement year, internship, or some experience in a finance or commercial role
Strong motivation to study towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Good Excel and general computer skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Confident communicator with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
Proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

THG Ingenuity is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG Ingenuity is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG Ingenuity please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.