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