Halfords

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

As an Assistant Management Accountant at Halfords, you'll play a vital role in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting key business decisions. Working closely with the Management Accountant team, you'll be involved in period-end close activities, preparing insightful management reports, maintaining strong financial controls, and contributing to the smooth operation of the Record to Report process. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience, develop their technical skills, and build a successful career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

We are committed to investing in your professional development and can offer study support towards a recognised accounting qualification. You'll benefit from a structured and supportive environment designed to help you progress your qualification, grow your expertise, and achieve your career goals.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and period-end reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing insight into business performance and key variances.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring strong controls and data integrity.
• Support month-end, year-end, and audit activities, helping to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting.
• Build effective relationships across the business to gather financial information and provide meaningful support to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance finance processes, systems, and reporting.

About you

• Part-qualified or currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including reconciliations, accruals, and month-end processes.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with finance systems and large datasets.
• Highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting.
• Exposure to cost or inventory accounting.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, or Excel automation tools.

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 2-3 days per week.
• 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.