Management Accountant Finalist

Management Accountant (Finalist)

Wandsworth, London

Salary up to £55,000 (depending on relevant experience

Hybrid role (3 days per week in the office)

Permanent, full-time role

Cedar have partnered with an instantly recognisable retail brand who are hiring for a Finalist Management Accountant for their UK head office in London. This well-established company has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, driven by strategic acquisitions, cementing its position as a household name in both the UK and international retail markets.

Previous retail and stock experience within a management accounts role would be advantageous, however, not essential.

Responsibilities:

Month-End Reporting:

• Manage monthly processes for reporting stock and related balances across multiple brands, including
• Stock on hand
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Goods in transit
• Stock provisions and adjustments
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts, such as accruals, prepayments, and capitalized freight costs.
• Deliver monthly stock balance reports to stakeholders.
• Oversee payroll processing for central teams and store staff, ensuring accurate bonus and incentive accruals while investigating variances against forecasts.
• Support additional month-end close activities and provide analytical insights as required.

Year-End Activities:

• Act as a primary contact for external auditors, addressing queries and providing necessary documentation.
• Assist in preparing statutory account disclosures and related notes.

Other Duties:

• Work closely with the finance systems team to ensure seamless ERP integrations with the accounting platform.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members, fostering skill development.

Person specification

• Finalist PQ Accountant (CIMA/ACCA).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and related functions.
• Exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to take on new challenges and projects.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience in retail or multi-site operations is a plus but not essential.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.