Management Accountant

Want to be part of a hyper growth, fast paced, global business that is radically changing the decades old delivery universe as we know it? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team!

Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK’s leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our InPost collection points, we’re bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.

On our path to transforming e-commerce delivery in the UK, we’re building an unparalleled group of talent that’s hungry to help us disrupt the industry (find our 2023 annual report here). Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply-chain. We’re a passionate bunch and expectations are high, but we’re team players – collaborating, supporting, and leaving egos at the door.

About the role:

InPost are looking for a Management Accountant who wants to contribute but also learn and develop. You will support the finance team with the day-to-day operations of the finance function ensuring processes are being accurately and efficiently managed, as well as being a key team member in month end and group reporting processes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ownership and preparation of monthly management accounts – closing of ledgers, maintenance of fixed asset register, balance sheet reconciliations, and processing of monthly journals
• Ownership and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews monthly, including intercompany reconciliations
• Management and enhancement of accounting processes and systems, ensuring efficient workflow, accuracy, and compliance with company policies
• Supporting on monthly G&A reporting, as well as reviewing monthly expenditure with budget holders
• Supporting on monthly and weekly cashflow reporting
• Supporting the accounts payable, ground rents and accounts receivable team in making sure that all invoices and billing are accurate and timely, as well as supporting in processing/approving payment runs on a weekly basis
• Supporting with annual audit process
• Supporting in preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Supporting with ad hoc business requests as needed

What we need from you:

We’re looking for people who are ready for a fast paced environment, get their kicks out of problem solving and can balance getting today's stuff done, whilst building for the future. We’re looking for people with drive and natural curiosity – who want to do things differently. And do them brilliantly.

• Part Qualified/Qualified Accountant with relevant qualification
• Suitable experience in a similar role is desirable
• Previous SME finance team experience
• Experience of working with Sage 200 is desirable
• Knowledge of accounting processes
• Excellent Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work well with different teams and manage a range of different stakeholders
• Self-motivated and aspirational, willing, and able to take initiative

Key Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Great knowledge of accounting processes and systems
• A keen eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Able to adapt to ever changing circumstances, the business moves quickly so you will need to be able to keep up!
• Creative problem solver

Perks of the job!:

We love to reward our people for the great work they do:

🌞 Enhanced Annual Leave – 26 Days Plus the Option to Buy Additional Days per year

More time for you to relax, explore, and enjoy life.

🌟 Vitality Health Care

Stay healthy and happy with our top-notch health coverage.

🌍 Work from Anywhere – 4 Weeks per year

Embrace the freedom to work remotely abroad for up to 4 weeks per year, allowing you to explore new horizons while staying connected.

👶 Enhanced Parental Leave

We support you during those precious family moments.

🚊 Rail Loan Commute with ease! Purchase an annual season ticket, expense it through our InPost expenses procedure, and enjoy a more affordable interest free repayment over the year.

🌳 Volunteering Day

Take a paid day to make a difference in your community

More Perks...

🏡 Hybrid Working (Role suitability dependent)

We innovate, collaborate and optimise by coming together 3 days per week in the office

💼 The Tech You Need

Work from home like a pro with the right tech set up

💰 Perks at Work

Save money on life’s big and small purchases with access to local and national discounts and online classes.

🐶 Bring Your Dog to Work Day (Every Friday)

Make every Friday pawsitively amazing!

The InPost process:

We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20 minute chat with our Talent Team. If we both feel the connection, you’ll then go through another one or two stages, depending on the level of the role.

At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people.

We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.