Management Accountant *Retail*
Job Description
Dilligent & Projects Focussed Management Accountant Required For A Retail Business In London!
Your new company A fast-paced, consumer-focused retail business operating around the globe, combining a strong brand identity with complex operations and a heavy emphasis on accurate financial control and reporting. The business has built deep relationships with world-renowned brands and has enjoyed consistent growth over the last ten years.
Your new role
This organisation is seeking a hands-on, technically strong Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a well-rounded role offering end-to-end ownership of management accounts, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers and operating in a fast-paced, commercial retail environment. Core responsibilities include:
> Full ownership of the end-to-end monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
> Preparation and posting of accruals, prepayments, journals, and reclassifications.
> Production and review of P&L reporting, including variance analysis and clear commentary.
> Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including analysis of actuals.
> Partner with operational and commercial teams to support cost control and financial understanding.
> Maintain robust financial controls and ensure audit-ready documentation.
> Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.
> Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
> Part-qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
> Strong technical accounting foundation with hands-on experience of month-end close.
> Comfortable owning management accounts in a fast-paced environment, preferably from a product-led sector.
> Detail-driven, proactive, and able to work to tight deadlines.
> Strong Excel skills and experience working with finance systems.
> A collaborative communicator who can work effectively with non-finance stakeholders. What you need to do now
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