Senior Management Accountant

Malaberg; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based beauty and wellness brand is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their Finance team in London. The ideal candidate will have 5-6 years of accounting experience and be qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA/ACA. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, leading audits, and ensuring accurate revenue recognition. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This position offers a stimulating environment in a fast-paced company focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in accounting or finance roles in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Experience with automation and implementing more efficient reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Lead year-end audit process and support statutory accounts preparation.
• Support consolidated group reporting.

Skills

Accounting or finance experience

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

Education

Qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Shopify

Job description

Malaberg is a UK-based brand house building and scaling direct-to-consumer beauty and wellness brands. As a vertically integrated business, we manage every step of the product lifecycle—from idea and manufacturing to customer service and digital performance. Our portfolio includes fast-growing brands across the UK and the US.

We’re hiring a Senior Management Accountant to join our in-house Finance team in the London office. This is a hands‑on role supporting the company’s financial operations and monthly reporting processes. You’ll work across multiple brands and business units, with exposure to manufacturing/co‑manufacturing (multi‑site), call centre and e‑commerce in a fast‑paced, growing company. This is the perfect time to join our journey to add real impact and value. This role is well‑suited for a detail‑oriented professional who excels at taking initiative, addressing challenges, and enhancing workflows within a collaborative team setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
• Lead year‑end audit process and support with statutory accounts preparation
• Support consolidated group reporting
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and COGS (Gross Margin) across all Brands units, including customer service and manufacturing via co‑manufacturers.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts for all Group entities
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for all entities.
• Collaborate with teams across manufacturing, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment on reporting
• Identify areas to improve financial processes and accuracy

Required Experience

• 5-6 years of experience in accounting or finance roles in a similar, fast‑paced accounting role
• Qualified or actively studying ACCA / CIMA / ACA
• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting and reconciliations with inventory and familiarity with Shopify or other e‑commerce platforms.
• Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets and accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks)
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex financial data to non‑finance stakeholders and senior management
• Experience with automation and implementing better, more efficient reporting tools.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in DTC, FMCG, Retail or a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to cost accounting, inventory and multi‑entity reporting
• Familiarity with ERP systems like XERO and Additional Support platforms

Excited to grow with us? We’d love to hear from you—apply now and be part of building the future of beauty and wellness at Malaberg.