Why join us?
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Job Description: Management Accountant
Purpose
The Management Accountant is responsible for producing accurate and insightful management information that supports the operational and strategic decision-making of the business and maintains regulatory compliance.
This is a hands-on role that has ownership of the management accounts and internal reporting processes, ensuring production of accurate and timely P&L and balance sheet reports, analysis, reconciliation and control. The role also includes responsibility for certain external compliance reporting including submission of VAT returns and Government Statistics.
Sustainability is an integral pillar at NaughtOne. In your role as a member of the Finance team, you will assume a pivotal role, actively contributing to the incorporation of sustainability considerations into the financial decision-making processes undertaken by NaughtOne. These efforts will continue to strengthen our commitment to sustainability and contribute to the development of NaughtOne’s sustainability strategy.
Responsibilities / Key Deliverables
- Full preparation of the monthly management accounts – P&L and Balance Sheet
- Financial business partnering with budget holders and other internal stakeholders
- Support creation and maintenance of budgets and forecasts
- Submission of quarterly VAT returns
- Sales commissions management and reporting
- Support the annual statutory audit process
- External compliance reporting – Government statistics
Core Competencies
The position requires financial and commercial acumen, backed by a recognised professional level accounting qualification and 1-2 years post qualification experience.
- Proficiency with Excel and MS Office applications
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge and experience in using finance/ERP systems
- Organisational and time management skills for success in a fast-paced environment
- Communication and relationship building skills
Personal Attributes
- A hands-on proactive, get things done attitude
- A curiosity/learning mind-set
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable
Dimension of the role
Reporting to the Financial Controller and based in the Head Office in Harrogate, the role holder will be part of an immediate team of 6.
We support hybrid working. Company culture, relationships & collaboration are really important to us and while we’ll encourage you to spend the majority of your time in our Head Office, with occasional travel to our production facility in Birstall, we also support working from home 1 day a week.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Recognised professional-level accounting qualification
- 1–2 years of post-qualification accounting experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge and experience using finance or ERP systems
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
MillerKnoll Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MillerKnoll and has not been reviewed or approved by MillerKnoll.
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Healthcare Strength — Health options include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles, no‑cost preventive care, prescription benefits, mental health support, an Employee Assistance Program, and disability coverage. These elements collectively signal a robust healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program features immediate 401(k) eligibility with a core employer contribution and matching on employee contributions. Additional wealth-building options include an employee stock purchase plan and equity grants such as RSUs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Milk Stork for traveling mothers, Bright Horizons childcare/eldercare support, and dedicated mother’s/retreat rooms. These resources strengthen support for caregivers and family needs.
MillerKnoll Insights
What We Do
MillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of two icons of modernism: Herman Miller and Knoll. Our portfolio also includes furniture and accessories for commercial and residential spaces from Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—we generate insights, pioneer innovations, and champion ideas to help spaces better support how people live, work, and gather today. We reach customers across office, residential, healthcare, and education markets through a network of MillerKnoll dealers, all of whom are highly credentialed, independently owned businesses. In addition, we manage an ever-expanding global retail footprint delivering world-class brick-and-mortar and ecommerce experiences.
