Management Accountant

Our client, a leading retail company, is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support financial reporting, budgeting, and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation, playing a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations and strategic financial planning.

Role Overview: The Management Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with key stakeholders across the business, including credit control, logistics, customer service, and stock fulfilment teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts by brand, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reviews, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Produce financial statements, KPI reports, and commentaries to support key decision-making.
• Process month-end journals and assist in annual budgeting and planning.
• Draft and process VAT returns and ensure compliance with all financial regulations.
• Assist with the annual statutory audit, including preparing samples, analysis, and responding to queries.
• Review and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Qualified Management Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in preparing full management accounts.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• FX exposure essential; consolidation experience preferred.
• Experience in a small/medium-sized accountancy practice or business.
• Sage experience preferred but not essential.
• Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Flexible and hands-on approach, comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.