Group Management Accountant (Retail Group)
Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
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Salary: | £60,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year |
Additional salary information: | £60,000-70,000 |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DB |
Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 4458674_1753893036 |
Summary
Your New Company
You'll be joining a fast-growing, multi-brand retail business with a strong presence across the UK, Europe, and North America. Known for its innovative approach to fashion, lifestyle, and homeware, they operates both online and through over high-street stores. They are undergoing exciting transformation and growth, and are now looking for a Group Management Accountant to join their growing team!
Your New Role
As Group Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting across multiple regions. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly group management accounts and financial reports
- Own head office and central cost reporting across UK, EU, and US entities
- Post monthly accruals and prepayments; perform balance sheet reconciliations
- Conduct detailed variance analysis and deliver cost centre reports
- Partner with department heads to support cost control and understanding
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation
- Drive improvements in reporting processes and system usage
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Experience with group reporting, ideally also with multi-currency experience
- Experience in retail or consumer goods sectors preferred
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Highly organised, analytical, and adaptable to change
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 + bonus + benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Career development opportunities within a global brand
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
Interested?
Apply now or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays to discuss this opportunity further.
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