Role: Management Accountant
Location: Hybrid (3 days per week Clapham Junction, 2 days remote)
Here at The Gym Group we believe we are simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have skills, abilities and can-do attitudes that make this a great place to work! We have strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture which ensures we put our people first. We pride ourselves on being fun, innovative, inclusive and engaging.
So, what’s stopping you? Apply today and be YOU with us!
What you need to know about us…
The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members we’re the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 250 gyms and counting!
To our teams we are fun, welcoming, engaging and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose - It’s our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all.
We’re #1 in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture and our people – check out Glassdoor if you don’t believe us. We offer a fantastic place to work in a great working culture. We have been recognised as by The Sunday Times as one of The Best Places to Work which is all down to our great leaders and exceptional teams.
We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but there’s nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our investors in people award for the last 6 years and GOLD in wellbeing this year.
We’re recognised as a disability confident and inclusive employer which is something we are truly proud of. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth with support for success. Having recently undertaken some huge projects from a digital point of view and our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do.
About the role...
As Management Accountant, you’ll play a key role in helping the business understand performance, plan for the future, and make sound commercial decisions. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business.
Key responsibilities...
Financial Reporting
Month-end activities for key business areas
Producing accurate and timely P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
Analysing financial data and identifying trends and variances
Budgeting and Forecasting
Supporting the annual plan and biannual reforecast processes
Working with stakeholders to build and consolidate budgets
Producing forecasts and scenario modelling to support decision-making
Cost & Performance Analysis
Conducting cost reviews to identify savings and improve profitability
Monitoring performance against KPIs and supporting improvements
Reconciling relevant balance sheet accounts
Collaboration
Partnering with teams across the business – from ops to tech to marketing
Delivering insights that influence strategy and improve results
Helping to shape our planning, investment and financial strategy
Supporting the wider Finance department with ad hoc tasks
Engaging with external auditors during the year-end audit and ensuring timely resolution of any issues
About You
Nearly or newly qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA
Experience gained within an internal finance function or a professional practice environment (e.g. audit, advisory or accounting services)
Confident with Excel and able to interpret and analyse data
Proactive, collaborative and a natural relationship builder
Keen to learn, grow and make a real impact in a fast-moving business
We welcome applications from candidates making their first move from practice into industry
*You must have permanent right to work in the UK*
Need assistance?
If you have a disability or condition that makes it difficult for you to complete your application online please email your cv to recruitment@thegymgroup.com or alternatively call the TGG Recruitment team on 0203 319 4838 and someone will be more than happy to support you. We also want to put it out there that we actively encourage applications from a diverse demographic and we are passionate about your culture and value alignment. We want this to be a match that works for you as much as for us!
Your application may be reviewed by an AI tool to help assess your suitability based on the information you provide. Automated decision-making is never used - every application is reviewed and all decisions, including whether to progress your application, are made exclusively by a member of our recruitment team. Your data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR. If you have any questions about how your information is used, please contact recruitment@thegymgroup.com.
