Senior Management Accountant (Retail) in City of London

Your new company A well-established and growing fashion retailer is looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant into its London finance team. Operating across both retail and e-commerce channels, the business has built a strong brand presence and continues to invest in growth, innovation, and its people. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance function in a broad role that offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and clear progression opportunities. Your new role Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the management accounts process while supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts Ownership of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations Delivering insightful variance analysis against budget and forecast Supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes Partnering with key stakeholders across retail, e-commerce and head office functions Assisting with cash flow reporting and working capital analysis Supporting year-end audit requirements Identifying and implementing process improvements across finance Providing financial analysis to support key commercial decisions and strategic initiatives What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Previous experience preparing management accounts within a retail, fashion, consumer, wholesale or e-commerce environment Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, changing environment Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capabilities What you'll get in return £65,000 - £75,000 salary Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to join a recognised fashion retailer during an exciting growth phase Broad role with exposure to senior leadership Collaborative, supportive team culture Clear opportunities for progression and development What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)