Management Accountant

Global Retail Group

£55,000 + bonus & great benefits

London - hybrid working (3 days office / 2 wfh)

Key Responsibilities:

Monthly Close Process

• Oversee the monthly reporting cycle for stock and associated balances within the accounting system for all brands across the group, ensuring accurate reporting for multiple areas.
• Prepare reconciliations for related balance sheet accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Provide monthly stock balance reports to relevant business units as needed.
• Manage payroll processing for central and retail staff, including the handling of bonus and incentive accruals, and analyse discrepancies against budgets and forecasts.
• Support additional month-end close processes and conduct analysis as necessary.

Year-End Process

• Act as a primary point of contact for auditors, assisting with audit queries and providing necessary information.
• Assist with the preparation of key disclosures and notes for statutory accounts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Finance Systems & Reporting manager and the IT team to ensure effective ERP system integration's.
• Provide coaching and training for junior team members, fostering skill development and growth within the team.

About You:

• Newly qualified in CIMA / ACCA - ESSENTIAL.
• Proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Background in retail, general consumer or multi-site operations - Highly advantageous.
• Excellent professional communication skills, both written and verbal.