Management Accountant - London

We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant on an initial 3-month contract with a prestigious international lifestyle and retail organisation operating within the luxury sector. The business has an established global presence across premium retail, wellness, beauty, fragrance, fashion, and consumer products. Due to continued growth and increased finance requirements, the team is looking to appoint a commercially minded Management Accountant to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering activities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where finance plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across multiple international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Posting and reviewing journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and reconciliations
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Producing detailed variance analysis and commentary for senior management
• Assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
• Monitoring inventory, stock movements, and cost of sales across multiple product categories
• Partnering with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insights and performance analysis
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Supporting audit requirements and statutory reporting processes
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

About You

• Part-qualified, finalist, or qualified by experience
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant position
• Strong month-end accounting and financial reporting experience
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate large datasets
• Experience within retail, consumer goods, luxury, hospitality, e-commerce, or FMCG environments would be highly advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities

If you are a driven finance professional looking to join a growing international organisation with a premium consumer focus, we would be keen to hear from you.

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