Management Accountant

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail business in London is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its Head Office finance team. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, managing accruals and payroll, and leading the budgeting process. Ideal candidates will have an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and strong analytical skills. This position offers a chance to influence strategic decisions and work with Exec-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification or part-qualified with strong experience.
• Solid background in producing management accounts and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide clear, practical insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
• Manage Head Office accruals, payroll, and overhead reporting.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for central costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Management Accountant - Head Office (London, Hybrid)

We're working with a leading retail business that is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its Head Office finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-profile role where you'll take ownership of Head Office Central Costs and partner with senior stakeholders, including Execs.

The role:

As Management Accountant, you'll play a key part in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, driving budget accountability, and supporting strategic decision-making at the highest level. You'll be responsible for:

• Preparing monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
• Managing Head Office accruals, payroll, and overhead reporting
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process for central costs
• Producing cost centre reports to support budget holder accountability
• Acting as a business partner to senior stakeholders, including Execs
• Identifying and communicating risks and opportunities to the Finance Leadership Team
• Managing recharges and resolving queries across the business

About you:

We're looking for someone ambitious and commercially aware, ideally bringing:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or part-qualified with strong experience)
• Solid background in producing management accounts and variance analysis
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide clear, practical insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment, balancing multiple priorities

What's on offer:

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a flexible, forward-thinking retail environment. You'll gain exposure to Exec-level stakeholders and have the chance to play a visible role in influencing strategic decisions.

If you're a motivated Management Accountant looking for your next step, we'd be keen hear from you.