Assistant Management Accountant

Tala (We are Tala Ltd); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Employee discount

Clothing allowance

Gym membership

Health insurance

Maternity/paternity pay

Charity match

Study support

Job summary

TALA is hiring an Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team in London. You will own month-end processes, collaborate with our outsourced accountant, and deliver accurate reporting on time each month in a fast-growing, product-led business.

The role targets 2+ years in accounts, the pursuit of CIMA/ACCA, and strong Excel skills. This hybrid role offers 37 hours per week, 25 days holiday, and a supportive environment as we continue expanding retail and online channels.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or intending to commence a professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA).
• 2+ years' experience in an accounts department.
• Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and double-entry.
• Strong Excel skills and handling financial data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll with tight timetable.
• Prepare sections of the monthly management accounts with insightful commentary.
• Support AP/AR processes and reconciliations including multi-currency suppliers.
• Maintain SKU-level landed cost and accurate COGS; assist margin reporting.
• Maintain systems and reporting in Xero, Cin7, Shopify data and audit trails.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Education

CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Contract details

Permanent employment contract (Open-ended contract)

3-month probation period

37 hours/week

25 days of annual leave

As soon as possible

About the Role:

TALA, known for activewear that keeps up with busy lifestyles, has been on a rocket ship since its founding in 2019 by entrepreneur Grace Beverley. Powered by a highly engaged, largely organic social community, we've evolved into a digital-first, multichannel women's athleisure brand with a sophisticated growth and retention engine. In 2025, we accelerated our physical retail expansion with the opening of two London stores, Carnaby Street and Westfield White City, marking a major step in our long-term brand and community strategy.

We're looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join TALA's finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with our outsourced accountant. You'll own the day-to-day rhythm that finance is built on, and do it accurately, on time, every month. It's a hands‑on role at the heart of the numbers, in a fast-growing, product-led business where finance sits close to the action.

What you'll be doing:

Month‑end & management accounts

• Direct our outsourced accountants on month‑end journals - accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll - and help close the books to a tight, predictable timetable.
• Build sections of the monthly management accounts and reporting pack, with clear, insightful and action orientated commentary.
• Support the other departments through the close and reporting cycle.

Accounts payable & receivable

• Assist with processing supplier invoices, checking payment runs, and reconciling supplier statements, including multi-currency suppliers.
• Support the receivables and credit‑control side as wholesale grows, chasing partner invoices and querying credit notes.
• Track supplier deposits, prepayments and payment terms against POs.

Inventory, cost & margin

• Help maintain SKU‑level landed cost (freight, duty) and accurate COGS as stock sells through.
• Support margin reporting by product and by channel (DTC, retail, wholesale).
• Be a finance link into the buying/merchandising and operations teams on stock and cost.

Systems & reporting

• Work day‑to-day across Xero and Cin7, and the Shopify and Swap data flowing into them.
• Keep reporting accurate and timely and help improve routine tasks.
• Spot manual workarounds and make them faster and more reliable.
• Maintain a tidy audit trail and support internal and external audit requests.

What we're looking for:

• Recently commenced, or intending to commence, a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.
• 2+ years' experience working in an accounts department (desirable)
• Good understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and double entry.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership and continually improve processes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.

What we can offer:

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working environment
• Very generous employee discount after probation period
• Nominated Friends & Family Discount
• Clothing allowance spending gift
• Class Pass or Gym Flex membership
• Health Shield
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Charity fundraising match of up to £1,000
• Study support