For our client, a retail / fashion brand based in South London, we are looking for a motivated (Junior) Management Accountant, who is currently pursuing an ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification. If you have first experiences working as a Junior Management Accountant or Accounts Assistant and are looking for an opportunity to further develop your career in finance within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Role: (Junior) Management Accountant

Location: London

Salary: up to £36,000 p.a.

Full Time / Qualified or Part-Qualified

Purpose of the Role:

• Oversee the month-end cost accrual process, including preparation of postings, performance analysis against budget and prior year, balance sheet reconciliations, and balance sheet review.
• Take ownership of key account lines within the P&L, ensuring accuracy and a clear understanding of balances.
• Ensure all month-end cost journals are accurately calculated and processed on time for key P&L accounts.
• Provide variance explanations compared to budget and previous year.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations monthly, investigating and resolving any variances promptly.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register, including CAPEX reporting against budget and liaising with business stakeholders.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations.
• Support the year-end audit process.
• Work with finance colleagues to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of daily and weekly sales reporting.
• Conduct commercial analysis, supporting ad hoc analysis on sales, costs, and profitability.
• Build relationships across the business to facilitate financial understanding and support strategic decision-making.
• Review and redesign reporting processes to enhance value-added outputs.

Key Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• Qualified / Part-qualified / studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all outputs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and wider business teams.
• Proactive team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong multi-tasking ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet varying deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Flexibility with working hours, particularly at month-end.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and eagerness to take on more responsibility.

Desirable:

• Experience in the retail sector.
• Systems knowledge: Microsoft AX Dynamics, Zap, Workday.

REF: PM86047