Retail Management Accountant (Newly Qualified)

Your New CompanyThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised fashion retailer at a pivotal point in its growth journey. With a strong international presence and a reputation for innovation and style, the business offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in driving performance. As a Management Accountant, you'll take ownership of core month-end processes and deliver insightful financial reporting to support commercial decision-making. You'll work closely with senior finance and operational teams, helping to shape the financial narrative behind business performance.
This role is suitable for a Newly Qualified ACCA/CIMA, ideally from a retail/consumer background, but the client is open to other sector experience!
Your New RoleReporting to the FC, you'll be responsible for:

• Prepare monthly group management accounts
• Full ownership of the month-end process, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, VAT
• Conduct detailed variance analysis
• Partner with department heads to support cost control and understanding
• Business partnering with commercial teams to support budgeting and forecasting
• Drive improvements in reporting processes and system usage

• Newly qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience with management accounting & month-end
• Experience in retail or consumer goods sectors preferred (but the client is open to other sector experience).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Highly organised, analytical, and adaptable to change
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Career development opportunities within an exciting brand
• Supportive and inclusive team culture