Management Accountant | Leading E-commerce & Retail Group | Central London (Hybrid) | £60,000-£65,000 We're partnering with a high-growth e-commerce and retail group known for pace, innovation, and a sharp consumer focus. They're hiring a commercially minded Management Accountant to join their Central London finance team. 📊 About the Position As Management Accountant, you'll be more than just "closing the books" - you'll be a trusted partner helping the business understand its performance and shape its future growth. Day-to-day, you'll: <ul><li>Own the month-end process, producing accurate, timely management accounts that drive action.</li><li>Deliver sharp P&L analysis, surfacing trends and explaining variances to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Safeguard balance sheet integrity with watertight reconciliations and clear ownership.</li><li>Lead on VAT, PAYE and statutory reporting so the business stays fully compliant.</li><li>Partner with commercial and operations teams to improve cost control and performance visibility.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with data-led insight and healthy challenge.</li><li>Streamline reporting and processes, enhancing controls and efficiency across finance.</li><li>Contribute to wider projects (systems/reporting enhancements, new initiatives) that support growth.</li></ul> 📋 What we're looking for <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Extensive management accounting experience, as well as solid exposure to financial accounting.</li><li>Experience working with stock/inventory or product-based environments.</li><li>Previous exposure to e-commerce, retail, or FMCG is highly desired.</li><li>Confident communicator who can translate finance for non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's what's waiting for you <ul><li>£60,000-£65,000 salary + benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days a week in Central London.</li><li>25 days holiday (rising with service to 30).</li><li>8% employer pension contribution.</li><li>Life assurance (3x annual salary).</li><li>Early-finish Fridays.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits including Cycle to Work, gym discounts, and retail perks.</li></ul> 💼 Why this role could be your next move This role offers the best of both worlds: Management accounting responsibility alongside real commercial exposure. You'll be close to the numbers but also close to the action, working with teams across the business to explain performance and influence decisions.Because this is a fast-growing e-commerce group, you'll see variety in your work, the pace will keep things interesting, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to add value beyond the month-end. It's the kind of role where you'll be trusted to take ownership, build strong relationships, and make a clear impact - while also setting yourself up for the next step in your career.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTMxMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Management Accountant | Leading E-commerce & Retail Group | Central London (Hybrid) | £60,000-£65,000 We're partnering with a high-growth e-commerce and retail group known for pace, innovation, and a sharp consumer focus. They're hiring a commercially minded Management Accountant to join their Central London finance team. 📊 About the Position As Management Accountant, you'll be more than just "closing the books" - you'll be a trusted partner helping the business understand its performance and shape its future growth. Day-to-day, you'll: <ul><li>Own the month-end process, producing accurate, timely management accounts that drive action.</li><li>Deliver sharp P&L analysis, surfacing trends and explaining variances to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Safeguard balance sheet integrity with watertight reconciliations and clear ownership.</li><li>Lead on VAT, PAYE and statutory reporting so the business stays fully compliant.</li><li>Partner with commercial and operations teams to improve cost control and performance visibility.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with data-led insight and healthy challenge.</li><li>Streamline reporting and processes, enhancing controls and efficiency across finance.</li><li>Contribute to wider projects (systems/reporting enhancements, new initiatives) that support growth.</li></ul> 📋 What we're looking for <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Extensive management accounting experience, as well as solid exposure to financial accounting.</li><li>Experience working with stock/inventory or product-based environments.</li><li>Previous exposure to e-commerce, retail, or FMCG is highly desired.</li><li>Confident communicator who can translate finance for non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's what's waiting for you <ul><li>£60,000-£65,000 salary + benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days a week in Central London.</li><li>25 days holiday (rising with service to 30).</li><li>8% employer pension contribution.</li><li>Life assurance (3x annual salary).</li><li>Early-finish Fridays.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits including Cycle to Work, gym discounts, and retail perks.</li></ul> 💼 Why this role could be your next move This role offers the best of both worlds: Management accounting responsibility alongside real commercial exposure. You'll be close to the numbers but also close to the action, working with teams across the business to explain performance and influence decisions.Because this is a fast-growing e-commerce group, you'll see variety in your work, the pace will keep things interesting, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to add value beyond the month-end. It's the kind of role where you'll be trusted to take ownership, build strong relationships, and make a clear impact - while also setting yourself up for the next step in your career.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTMxMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-08-26T15:41:40Z