Senior Management Accountant (Retail)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£65,000 to £75,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, EC2V 6DB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

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