Management Accountant

Finrox Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established luxury retail brand is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to enhance their financial operations. In this pivotal role, you will prepare accurate monthly management accounts, collaborate with the Finance Manager to streamline operations, and ensure compliance with UK VAT and global sales tax. This position offers the chance to work closely with various departments, providing financial guidance and support to drive improvements. If you are a part or newly-qualified accountant looking to thrive in a dynamic retail environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing monthly management accounts is essential.
• Qualified accountant status (ACA/CA, ACCA or CIMA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reconciliations timely.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager to enhance financial performance.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

VAT Reporting

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA/CA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Our client is a boutique luxury retail brand based in London, looking to hire a Management Accountant to join their team.

The role will work closely with the Finance Manager and would suit a part or newly-qualified accountant. The roles responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of accurate monthly management accounts and reconciliations in a timely manner to meet monthly reporting timetable deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to streamline financial operations and implement strategic initiatives that enhance financial performance.
• Providing external auditors with supporting information and involvement in finalization of the statutory accounts under FRS 102.
• Prepare and ensure accurate UK VAT reporting and Global Sales tax compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and controls, recommending improvements where necessary.
• Work closely with departments to provide financial guidance and support. Ability to problem solve and implement improvements in cross-functional processes.
• Provide financial support and analysis for various projects and initiatives, for both the Finance Manager and Finance Director.

The ideal candidate for this role will be:

• Part, or fully qualified accountant (ACA/CA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience of preparing monthly management accounts.
• Experience, or desire to work in a fast-paced, retail environment.

Please note this role is a fully office-based position (i.e. 5 days per week).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Manufacturing