Management Accountant - Luxury Retail

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury retail is seeking a Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This exciting opportunity involves managing accounts, leading a small team, and supporting business growth during a period of expansion. The role promises progression to Finance Manager within two years, making it ideal for driven finance professionals looking to make a significant impact. Join a well-known brand and enjoy a competitive salary along with excellent perks in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with management accounting experience.
• Experience in retail or consumer sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Management Accounts and month-end duties.
• Managing a small finance team and supporting external audits.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Team Management

Business Partnering

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

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Management Accountant - Luxury Retail, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Retail

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your company A high-end, luxury retailer is looking for a Management Accountant to join their finance team! The business has grown by 25% in the last year and has many exciting projects on the way, and therefore needs someone hands-on who can support the business growth. This role is a blend of management accounts, business partnering, small team management, and project support. This role has progression to Finance Manager within the next 2 years! The client is seeking qualified finance professionals with management accounting experience - ideally within the retail, consumer, or product-led sectors.

Your new role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Ownership of Management Accounts
• Month-end duties
• Prepare and review variance analysis reports, comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts. Provide explanations for variances and assist in recommending corrective actions
• Provide input into month-end activities with commentary on movements and deep diving into any problem areas
• Managing a small finance team of 2 juniors
• Supporting external audit
• VAT & internal controls
• Cross-functional business partnering
• Ad-hoc project work
• Proactively identify and implement areas that need improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with management accounting experience. Ideally, you have experience within the retail or consumer sectors; however, they may be open to different sector experience, so please do still apply! You'll have the drive & motivation to lead a small team and support the business's exciting period of growth! You'll also have the motivation to prove yourself within this role, with the potential to be promoted to Finance Manager when the current Finance Manager is promoted.

What you'll get in return

A chance to be part of a well-known & respected fashion brand during an exciting time. This role offers the opportunity to work with a fantastic company, where growth and progression are more than possible. You will receive a competitive salary of up to £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus, as well as other great perks & benefits.