Assistant Management Accountant - Retail

Mountain Warehouse; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in London is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support finance operations across UK and international locations. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of finance experience, ideally within the retail sector, and offers growth potential into a Management Accountant position. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, and developing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of finance experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience in the retail industry preferred.
• Drive for improvement and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post period-end journal entries.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze variances to budget and recommend cost-saving measures.

Skills

Finance experience

Retail industry experience

Strong numeracy

Advanced Excel skills

Self-motivated

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Assistant Management Accountant - Retail, London

Client: Mountain Warehouse

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Position summary:

This role is focused on our Retail business, including UK stores and international locations in Europe, Canada, USA, and New Zealand.

As part of a team of 4, you will support the Finance Business Partner for Retail, who oversees business partnering, reporting, and financial control.

Month end responsibilities:

• Prepare and post period-end journal entries.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Explain variances to budget and prior year for key expenses.
• Assist in preparing performance reports for management.

Business partnering:

• Identify overspend drivers, analyze variances, and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Develop stakeholder relationships within the Retail team.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with the Commercial Finance team.

Compliance and controls:

• Participate in year-end processes and audits.
• Enhance financial systems and controls through continuous improvement.

Additional responsibilities:

• Participate in special projects as needed.

This role is suitable for someone studying towards an accountancy qualification and offers potential for advancement into a Management Accountant position.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of finance experience in a high-volume environment.
• Retail industry experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with a drive for improvement.
• Strong numeracy and advanced Excel skills.