Management Accountant
<p><strong>Management Accountant | Home Accessories & Gifting | Central London (Hybrid) | £50,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing wholesale brand in the home accessories and gifting sector to appoint a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on role covering everything from bank reconciliations and VAT returns to management accounts and cashflow forecasting. It's a broad position where you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance in a busy, product-led SME.</p><p>The business designs and imports products from Asia, trading internationally in sterling, dollars, and euros, with a diverse wholesale customer base across the UK and overseas. With thousands of product lines, a busy seasonal calendar, and continued international growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy, and getting involved across all areas of finance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, analysing sales, cost of goods, margins, and operating costs.</li><li>Deliver accurate reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Manage day-to-day banking, including reconciliations, weekly payment runs, and supplier payments.</li><li>Produce and maintain 13-week cashflow forecasts, highlighting risks and required actions.</li><li>Oversee VAT returns (UK and Netherlands) and ensure compliance across multiple currencies.</li><li>Support E-Commerce and commercial teams with financial insight and reporting.</li><li>Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, including credit control procedures and customer terms review.</li><li>Prepare for and support the annual audit process, ensuring smooth delivery of information.</li><li>Provide ad hoc analysis, including ROI on trade shows and profitability by product/customer.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Experienced accountant from a small or medium-sized business, comfortable handling everything from bank reconciliations and payroll to management accounts and VAT returns.</li><li>Experience with SAP Business One would be advantageous, but not essential.</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented, and adaptable - able to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into the numbers.</li><li>Wholesale or product-based business experience would be an advantage, but not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£50,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days in the Central London office.</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of the full finance function in a dynamic wholesale business.</li><li>Direct reporting line to the Finance Director with scope to influence processes and ways of working.</li><li>A varied role covering all aspects of finance - perfect for someone who thrives in a practical, SME environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why Apply</strong></p><p><br /> This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing wholesale business at a pivotal time. With a turnover of around £6m, a diverse customer base of over 5,000 accounts, and exciting plans ahead, you'll gain exposure to every aspect of finance in a busy, creative environment. You'll work closely with senior leadership, take ownership across all areas of finance, and play a key role in supporting the ongoing success of a business that values initiative, ideas, and flexibility.</p><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzcwODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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49000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Management Accountant | Home Accessories & Gifting | Central London (Hybrid) | £50,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing wholesale brand in the home accessories and gifting sector to appoint a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on role covering everything from bank reconciliations and VAT returns to management accounts and cashflow forecasting. It's a broad position where you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance in a busy, product-led SME.</p><p>The business designs and imports products from Asia, trading internationally in sterling, dollars, and euros, with a diverse wholesale customer base across the UK and overseas. With thousands of product lines, a busy seasonal calendar, and continued international growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy, and getting involved across all areas of finance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, analysing sales, cost of goods, margins, and operating costs.</li><li>Deliver accurate reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Manage day-to-day banking, including reconciliations, weekly payment runs, and supplier payments.</li><li>Produce and maintain 13-week cashflow forecasts, highlighting risks and required actions.</li><li>Oversee VAT returns (UK and Netherlands) and ensure compliance across multiple currencies.</li><li>Support E-Commerce and commercial teams with financial insight and reporting.</li><li>Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, including credit control procedures and customer terms review.</li><li>Prepare for and support the annual audit process, ensuring smooth delivery of information.</li><li>Provide ad hoc analysis, including ROI on trade shows and profitability by product/customer.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Experienced accountant from a small or medium-sized business, comfortable handling everything from bank reconciliations and payroll to management accounts and VAT returns.</li><li>Experience with SAP Business One would be advantageous, but not essential.</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented, and adaptable - able to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into the numbers.</li><li>Wholesale or product-based business experience would be an advantage, but not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£50,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days in the Central London office.</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of the full finance function in a dynamic wholesale business.</li><li>Direct reporting line to the Finance Director with scope to influence processes and ways of working.</li><li>A varied role covering all aspects of finance - perfect for someone who thrives in a practical, SME environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why Apply</strong></p><p><br /> This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing wholesale business at a pivotal time. With a turnover of around £6m, a diverse customer base of over 5,000 accounts, and exciting plans ahead, you'll gain exposure to every aspect of finance in a busy, creative environment. You'll work closely with senior leadership, take ownership across all areas of finance, and play a key role in supporting the ongoing success of a business that values initiative, ideas, and flexibility.</p><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzcwODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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