Management Accountant

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.