Management Accountant

In retail, performance is shaped day by day. Margin shifts, costs move quickly, and good decisions depend on clear, timely insight rather than hindsight. This established retail business is continuing to invest in the quality of its reporting and planning to support sharper commercial decision-making across stores and online activity. They are now seeking a Management Accountant to strengthen management information and provide practical insight across the business.

The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Management Accountant will be responsible for producing accurate management information and supporting planning and performance analysis. The role works closely with commercial and operational teams, helping translate trading data into clear insight within a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning

• Analyse sales performance, margins, and operating costs

• Partner with commercial and operational teams to support store and online performance

• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close processes

• Assist with year-end reporting and audit preparation

• Improve reporting tools, financial models, and management information

• Support process improvement initiatives within the finance function

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified

• Previous experience in a retail or consumer-facing environment

• Strong analytical and management reporting capability

• Commercial mindset with the ability to interpret performance data

• Confident communicator able to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders

• High level of Excel and financial reporting capability