CIMA Accountant

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  • businessMatalan Retail Limited
  • location_onLiverpool
  • payments£27,035 per year

Are you looking to build a successful, long-term career in Finance? Then look no further! Take the next step in your career with a Level 7 CIMA qualification with Matalan Retail Limited, in partnership with Kaplan. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience within a leading retail business while working towards a CIMA qualification. You will gain practical experience working with financial information, analysing costs, preparing reports and supporting key financial processes, while developing the technical and commercial skills needed to progress within the finance profession. With the combination of structured training, a recognised professional qualification and valuable workplace experience, providing an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn and build a long-term career in Finance.

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    MATA-HP-PS
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    Wages
    £27,035 per year
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    Hours
    38.7 per week
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    Date Posted
    12/08/2026
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    Closes
    06/09/2026 info

    We reserve the right to close vacancies before this date.

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    Location
    Liverpool
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    Status
    Now taking applications
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    Sector
    Finance
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    Employment Type
    Higher Level 7
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    Employer
    Matalan Retail Limited

Description

Job Duties include:

  • Drive value and challenge across the business by building effective working relationships.
  • Build strong relationships and act as a business partner to key areas across the business, ensuring transparency and a clear understanding of the cost base.
  • Deliver timely and accurate financial information, particularly through cost reviews – with stakeholder needs front of mind.
  • Identify opportunities to challenge costs and improve profitability, working closely with teams to put ideas into action.
  • Accurately account for costs in line with International Financial Reporting Standards.


For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: MATA-HP-PS)

Perks & Benefits

  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Paid Time Off
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), plus a wellness day and early birthday finish.
  • Hybrid working (3 days in office).
  • Auto enrolment pension.
  • Study support package and the employer will pay for your CIMA qualification.
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Matalan Retail Limited

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Our values were created by our colleagues for our colleagues and are more than just words, they support our vision, shape our culture and are the essence of our identity:

Think Customer - Think Family - Be Real - Be the Best

Our customers know us for great products at great prices, but they also trust us to care for the environment, our communities and to have a positive impact on people’s lives. That’s why we’re measuring our impact on the environment and society, and taking action to do the right thing. Everything we do is linked to our core company values, and our ambitions are focused on four key areas: Planet, People, Product and Good Business.

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