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Senior Management Accountant

London Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Management Accountant will be essential in preparing reports, accounts, P&Ls, and commenting on variances between budgets and forecasts to the Group Financial Controller. Working in this fast-growing retail brand, you will be a part of it's growth journey and have plenty of opportunities for career progression and development.
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  • Gain more exposure at a fast-growing company
  • Be an integral part of a lean, fast-paced team

About Our Client

My client is a key figure in the FMCG retail/beauty/cosmetics industry with an established presence in the UK, Europe and US. Since its inception 10 years ago they have experienced a huge amount of growth, owed to their high-quality, cruelty-free products that have seen huge sales from their online social media presence. Now at a key point in their growth journey, they are looking for a seasoned Senior Management Accountant to join their team to drive long-term growth who is passionate about the FMCG retail sector with a strong track record in that industry. They are looking to bring someone on ASAP with very quick feedback and interview process.

Job Description

  • Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments, and similar accounting entries
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with insights into any discrepancies in the budget and forecast
  • Work in tandem with the Group Financial Controller and directly manage a Junior Management Accountant
  • Identify areas for improvement and drive efficiency through their finance systems
  • Coordinate with external auditors and manage internal controls
  • Prepare the quarterly UK VAT return
  • Collaborate with others in the finance team to aid in FP&A and other key stakeholders throughout the business

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Management Accountant will have:

  • An accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
  • Proven experience as a Management Accountant within the FMCG/retail sector
  • Proven experience managing direct reports and providing guidance where necessary
  • Strong competency with accounting principles, procedures, and preparing financial statements, reports, and accounts for senior management
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset, with an eye for identifying areas of improvement
  • Excellent technical experience with Microsoft Excel and ideally NetSuite (or similar systems)

What's on Offer

  • A base salary ranging from £60,000 - £70,000 per annum with a discretionary bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, and a 4% employer pension contribution scheme to name a few
  • 75% discount on all company products
  • Hybrid working policy of 3-days/week in the Central London office
  • The chance to work in a collaborative, dynamic, growing environment in a company experiencing high growth into 2025



If you are a driven, ambitious Management Accountant with a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset looking to start your 2025 with an exciting role, I would love to hear from you. My client is very keen to fill this role.

Click 'Apply' to start the process or email me directly with a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.

Contact
Alex Watkinson
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6604635
Phone number
+442072692504

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Retail
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alex Watkinson
Consultant phone
+442072692504
Job reference
JN-112024-6604635