Management Accountant (Retail)
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £60-65k + bonus + benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4677316_1748881621 |
Summary
Your new company:
We're looking for a qualified and detail-driven Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting across our UK, US, and EU operations. You'll take ownership of head office and central cost reporting, support the monthly group management accounts, and work closely with budget holders to provide meaningful analysis and reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, international business during a period of exciting growth and transformation.
Your new role:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly group management accounts
- Own the month-end reporting for head office and central costs across multiple regions
- Post monthly accruals and prepayments
- Perform detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year
- Deliver cost centre reports to budget holders, highlighting key variances
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, focusing on accruals and prepayments
- Partner with department heads to support cost understanding and control
- Drive improvements in financial reporting processes and system usage
- Support year-end audit preparation and deliverables
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
What you need to succeed:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Experience in retail or consumer sectors is a plus
- Proficient in Excel with strong data analysis skills
- Highly organised, analytical, and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
What's in It for You
You'll be joining a forward-thinking, international brand with a collaborative culture and a passion for innovation. We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. You'll be offered a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 + bonus + benefits.
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