Who We Are
Founded in London in 2009, Ultimate Performance (UP) has grown into a global leader in body transformation, with 27 private gyms across four continents — from Los Angeles to Sydney. Our reputation is built on delivering exceptional, measurable results through science-backed training and nutrition programs, tailored to each client.
The Role
We’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic Management Accountant. In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality financial insight and control within our dynamic, private equity-backed global personal training business. You will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts and analysis to support strategic decisions.
Reporting to our Senior Finance Manager, and working closely with the senior finance team you will ensure financial transparency, monitor key performance indicators, and support initiatives that drive profitability and growth.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for up to five countries.
- Managing cost centre reporting where required.
- Full ownership of balance sheet accuracy and reconciliations.
- Take ownership of accurate stock counts and monthly stock revaluations.
- Support the Senior Finance Manager in monlthy MI meetings with insights comparing actuals to budget and forecast.
- Assist Senior Finance Manager and Financial Accountant with corporate and tax statutory requirements across multiple regions.
- Collaborate with payroll to ensure compliance and reconciliation accuracy, payroll taxes, pensions etc are all paid to appropriate deadlines.
- Assist the Senior Finance Manager with ad-hoc projects on process improvement within finance.
- Coaching junior team members and supporting team development.
What we’re looking for
- Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or working towards.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and Excel skills.
- Experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment is a plus.
- Experience producing management accounts and analysis to tight deadlines
- Strong background in variance analysis, cost control, and performance reporting.
What we value
At UP, we believe in high standards and personal accountability. We look for people who embody our values:
Results-Driven: You focus on outcomes that genuinely move the needle
Own It: You take full ownership, wins, failures, & everything in between.
Passion for Progress: You’re driven by growth, not just the finish line.
Supportive & Personalised: You adapt your approach because no two people (or challenges) are the same
What You’ll Get
Here’s what you can expect when you join the UP team:
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme: salary sacrifice with employer contributions
- Simply Health policy: claim back costs for dental, optical, physio, massage & more
- Exclusive UP discounts, including 40% off our supplements, books, and partner offers
- Personal Training discounts: up to 50% off our world-class transformation programme (up to 36 sessions a year) for you and a loved one
- Salary sacrifice benefits: Cycle to Work, Tech, and Home schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme: free 24/7 mental health, counselling, and financial advice
- Free group fitness classes at our Manchester gym in Spinningfields
- Hybrid working: two days per week working from home
If you’re interested in the Management Accountant, please apply now!
Salary: £35,000-£40,000
All job applicants are required to have a valid right to work.
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