Management Accountant | European Retail Business

Permanent

Hybrid | Flexi hours | Friendly Dogs welcome

City of London

£45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + a huge amount of benefits!

The opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity as an experienced Management Accountant to join a high-growth, design-led international retail business with a strong European presence and an inspiring brand portfolio.

Based within a collaborative Shared Services Finance team, this role offers broad exposure across head office and property functions, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. It's a brilliant role for someone who enjoys ownership, variety and being part of a company where people genuinely care about what they do.

You'll be supported by an experienced team, encouraged to develop, and trusted to make an impact all within a fast-paced, creative retail environment.

The role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, as the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and insight across Shared Services and Property.

You'll partner with loads of great teams across functions such as IT, Talent, Facilities, Loss Prevention, Finance & Compliance and Property, helping ensure strong financial control while supporting commercial decision-making across the European business.

What you'll be doing

Shared Services Accounting

Preparing and managing cost centres for multiple head office departments, partnering closely with budget owners

Accounting for payroll costs across HQ and brands

Managing legal and professional costs

Gift card reconciliation and breakage calculations

Property Accounting

Managing rent, rates, utilities, service charges and property-related costs

Preparing accruals and prepayments

P&L variance analysis and supporting schedules

Setting up and amending leases within the finance system

Across both areas

Balance sheet reconciliations

Budgeting and forecasting support

External Reporting

Supporting audits and statutory financial statements

Contributing to the successful completion of annual audit programmes

What we're looking for

Finalist stages (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Experience within retail, consumer or fast-paced commercial environments preferred

Strong systems exposure and advanced Excel capability

Commercially minded with strong analytical skills

Organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities

A positive, proactive team player who enjoys collaboration

Why this business?

A genuinely supportive, inclusive team culture

Strong focus on development and career progression

Creative, energetic working environment

Excellent wellbeing initiatives and on-site facilities

Generous staff discounts

Competitive holiday allowance and benefits package

This is a role for someone who wants more than "just" a Management Accountant position, it's about being part of a business with personality, pace and purpose, where finance plays a valued role.

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