Senior Management Accountant (Retail)

Company: Hays Accountancy and Finance
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Location: Central London
Job Description:

Job Description

Your new company

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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.

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Your new role

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Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the management accounts process while supporting commercial decision-making across the business.n Key responsibilities will include:

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  • Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts
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  • Ownership of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
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  • Delivering insightful variance analysis against budget and forecast
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  • Supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes
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  • Partnering with key stakeholders across retail, e-commerce and head office functions
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  • Assisting with cash flow reporting and working capital analysis
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  • Supporting year-end audit requirements
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  • Identifying and implementing process improvements across finance
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  • Providing financial analysis to support key commercial decisions and strategic initiatives
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What you'll need to succeed

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  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
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  • Previous experience preparing management accounts within a retail, fashion, consumer, wholesale or e-commerce environment
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  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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  • Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, changing environment
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  • Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capabilities
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What you'll get in return

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  • £65,000 – £75,000 salary
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  • Hybrid working arrangement
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  • Opportunity to join a recognised fashion retailer during an exciting growth phase
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  • Broad role with exposure to senior leadership
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  • Collaborative, supportive team culture
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  • Clear opportunities for progression and development
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Posted: October 24th, 2026