Management Accountant | European Retail Business
Permanent
Hybrid | Flexi hours | Friendly Dogs welcome
City of London
£45,000 - £50,000 + 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
* Qualified or finalist accountant (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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