Management Accountant

Marks Sattin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant for a high-growth retail business in London. This role involves supporting finance with monthly reports, overseeing reconciliations, managing invoicing, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified ACCA or CIMA with experience in retail or a similar fast-paced environment. Strong technical skills are essential for this dynamic position, offering ample opportunities for growth and process ownership.

Qualifications

• Broad exposure to management accounts and general finance processes in a fast-moving business.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong technical ability and systems exposure necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team in preparing accurate monthly management reports.
• Take ownership of key reconciliations, including prepayments and accruals.
• Manage invoicing processes and ensure correct revenue recognition.
• Oversee weekly payment runs and maintain compliance with internal procedures.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Invoices management

VAT returns

Team collaboration

Education

Part qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Management Accountant

Our client in the retail/consumer goods industry are looking for a new Management Accountant to join their team in London. Reporting into the Finance Manager, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a high growth business and take ownership of the internal finances.

Key responsibilities

• Support the finance team in preparing accurate monthly management reports.
• Take ownership of key reconciliations, including prepayments, accruals, and asset registers.
• Manage invoicing processes and ensure correct revenue recognition.
• Oversee weekly payment runs and maintain compliance with internal procedures.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with operations to reconcile stock movements and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including monthly depreciation postings.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with payroll data preparation and reconciliation to ensure timely payments.
• Uphold internal control standards and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Continuously review and enhance financial systems and processes.
• Contribute to year-end reporting and support external audit requirements.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members.
• Undertake additional finance‑related tasks as required.

The ideal candidate will be a part qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA) with broad exposure to management accounts and general finance processes in a fast moving business. Experience in retail, FMCG, manufacturing or similar is ideal, with exposure to a smaller, high growth, business being a bonus. Strong technical ability and systems exposure will be necessary to support their growing finance team and take ownership over the processes.

If you are interested in an exciting new role in London, apply online now!