Job Introduction
About us
At DFS Group, we’re proud to help people create spaces they love to live in. We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission.
Behind our brands is a passionate Group team. From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do. They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow.
Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other. It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one we’re proud of.
When you’re part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger. The effort feels worth it. It’s a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because they’re challenged.
About the role
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in Doncaster.
In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple Group entities, while also helping to maintain accurate financial records and controls. You’ll process month-end journals, reconcile accounts, and work closely with other teams to ensure the integrity of our financial data.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone studying towards a professional qualification (AAT, CIMA, or ACCA) who’s ready to take the next step in their career and gain hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.
What you’ll be responsible for
Assisting the Management Accounts team in preparing monthly accounts for DFS
Calculating and processing month-end journals, reconciliations, and control accounts accurately and on time
Taking an active role in your own development, completing relevant training and accounting qualifications
Supporting the wider Finance team to ensure new developments are accurately reflected in accounting data
Assisting with expenditure, capex, and other AP-related accruals across all Group entities
Administering elements of weekly cash forecast files for Group companies
Completing balance sheet controls each month in a timely manner
Liaising with relevant departments to resolve accounting issues and reconciling items
Preparing national statistics data for ONS and supporting other ad hoc reporting
Taking part in ad hoc analysis and finance projects
We’re looking for someone who has
AAT, CIMA, or ACCA qualification (or studying towards ) and looking to build your experience
Understanding of general ledger principles and double entry accounting, and have experience working with high volumes of transactions
Confidence working independently and keen to grow your skills through hands-on experience
Excel experience and can use pivot tables, V LOOK UP's, and formatting to analyse data
Analytically minded with great attention to detail
Great communication skills and is able to work with colleagues across different teams to resolve issues and ensure data accuracy
Don't let it discourage you if you don't have all of this experience, it's a guideline that will help you hit the ground running. If the role sounds like it would be a great fit for you and you're confident that it suits you, we'd love you to apply.
Room to grow
Everyone at DFS Group begins with a structured induction designed to help you understand our brands, our culture and how we work together.
From day one, you will have access to our online Learning Hub, filled with digital courses, tools and resources to support your development.
For leaders, we offer virtual workshops focused on building confident, capable leadership. We also run skills-based workshops to strengthen core capabilities across the business.
Colleagues can also undertake nationally recognised qualifications through our apprenticeship programmes, giving you the opportunity to gain external accreditation while you grow your career with us.
Our DFS Group benefits
We believe great work deserves great support. That’s why we offer benefits that help you grow, feel looked after, and enjoy life beyond work. Here’s what we have to offer:
22 days holiday, plus the option to buy up to 5 more
Enhanced family leave, with up to 20 weeks at 90% pay after one year, or 10 weeks at 90% if you’ve been with us less than a year
Health cash plan from £2 a month, with everyday cashback
Employee Assistance Programme for support when you need it
Extras like flu vouchers, menopause support and health check
Pension with company contributions
Life assurance for peace of mind
Sharesave scheme to save each month and invest in our future
Structured induction from day one
Access to our Learning Hub and skills workshops
Leadership development and apprenticeship programmes
30% colleague discount, plus 15% for friends and family, three times a year
Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
SmartTech scheme to buy tech up to £1,000 through salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500
Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus to help you save and reduce your impact
One paid volunteering day each year
Equal opportunities
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and makes room for different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
We turn that commitment into action through colleague networks, trusted partnerships and recognised accessibility initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
If your experience does not quite match every part of the role, we’d still love to hear from you.
If you need any adjustments or additional support during the application process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected], and we will be happy to help.