Financial Accountant

Halliday Marx; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail business is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team in London. This permanent position includes hybrid working and involves preparing financial statements, managing stock accounting, and improving finance processes. Candidates should be fully qualified with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the retail sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience, ideally in the retail sector.
• Hunter gatherer mindset and sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts & statutory financial statements.
• Lead on stock accounting including valuation, reconciliation, and provision reviews.
• Support month-end close activities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Stock accounting experience

Financial controls

Accruals and prepayments

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Halliday Marx have partnered with rapidly growing and very well known retail business to hire a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.

This role has hybrid working 2/3 days a week in the office

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts & statutory financial statements
• Lead on stock accounting including valuation, reconciliation, and provision reviews
• Support month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
• Work closely with operations and merchandising teams to ensure accurate inventory reporting
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and internal policies
• Continuous improvement of finance processes and systems

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years of experience, ideally in the retail sector
• Proven stock accounting experience is essential
• Hunter gatherer mindset
• Sense of humour