Management Accountant

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• Management Accountant - Retail | West London (Hybrid - 2 days in the office) Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established business within the retail sector.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with previous retail experience to take ownership of key financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities while working closely with stakeholders across the business.
• The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting financial performance, providing meaningful analysis and helping to drive effective cost management.
• We're looking for someone who is confident challenging assumptions, sharing ideas and contributing positively to a collaborative finance team.
• Key responsibilities of the Management Accountant: Prepare month-end journals, management accounts and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, investigating variances and providing clear commentary.
• Take ownership of designated cost centres and divisional P&L reporting, including sales and margin analysis.
• Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts and annual budgets, working closely with key stakeholders.
• Partner with operational teams to monitor expenditure, challenge assumptions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring outstanding items are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Support year-end audits, including the preparation of schedules and responses to auditor queries.
• Assist with statutory reporting and UK and international tax compliance requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in financial controls, reporting processes and overall financial efficiency.
• Skills & Experience required of the successful Management Accountant: Previous experience working within the retail sector is essential.
• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong understanding of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience analysing P&L performance, costs and margins.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
• What's on Offer?
• Hybrid working, with just 2 days per week in the West London office .
• The opportunity to join an established business in the retail industry.
• A varied role combining financial reporting, commercial analysis and business partnering.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to financial decision-making and business performance.
• If you're an experienced finance professional with a background in retail and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply today through Sheridan Maine to find out more about this exciting Management Accountant position.

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