About the Role

Our client, a leading retail company, is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support financial reporting, budgeting, and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation, playing a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations and strategic financial planning.

Role Overview: The Management Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with key stakeholders across the business, including credit control, logistics, customer service, and stock fulfilment teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly management accounts by brand, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Perform monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reviews, including reconciliations and variance analysis. Produce financial statements, KPI reports, and commentaries to support key decision-making. Process month-end journals and assist in annual budgeting and planning. Draft and process VAT returns and ensure compliance with all financial regulations. Assist with the annual statutory audit, including preparing samples, analysis, and responding to queries. Review and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills:

Qualified Management Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Minimum of 2 years' experience in preparing full management accounts. Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. FX exposure essential; consolidation experience preferred. Experience in a small/medium-sized accountancy practice or business. Sage experience preferred but not essential. Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail. Confident communicator, able to challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Flexible and hands-on approach, comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Apply NowCreate Job Alert