This is a senior, hands-on Management Accountant role responsible for taking full ownership of monthly management accounts, reporting, budgeting and financial insight within a fast-growing retail business. The position sits just below the Finance Director, offering immediate impact, high visibility and clear progression into a leadership role as the finance team and business continue to scale.
Client Details
A fast-growing UK retail business backed by significant investment, delivering strong sales performance since launching. The organisation has recently built out its head office functions and is executing an ambitious five-year expansion plan across the UK and Northern Ireland.
Description
Key Responsibilities*Full responsibility for monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis
*Production of high-quality financial reports with clear insight for senior stakeholders
*Budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting to support ongoing growth plans
*Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of anomalies
*Cost analysis across key nominal ledger areas
*VAT reconciliation and returns, ensuring UK compliance
*Inventory and stock control, including provisions and reconciliations
*Continuous improvement of management accounting processes and controls
*Finance business partnering across head office functions including retail, marketing and ecommerce
*Supporting and developing junior finance team members, with future people management responsibility


Profile
About You*Qualified CIMA or ACCA (QBE considered with a strong track record)
*Proven experience producing end-to-end management accounts in a commercial environment
*Strong technical management accounting capability
*Confident, credible and able to make an immediate impact
*Hands-on with a "sleeves rolled up" approach
*Strong communicator and collaborative team player
*Previous experience managing or mentoring others is advantageous
*Retail experience desirable but not essential
*SAP experience useful; training will be provided


Job Offer
*£55,000 - £60,000 per annum
*Office based role, 9am - 5pm
*25 days annual leave + BH
*Birthday off each year
*Employee Assistance Programme including virtual GP
*Staff discount
*Pension scheme
*A permanent position with opportunities for career progression in the retail industry.
*Located in Birmingham, offering a convenient and accessible workplace.
*A professional and supportive company culture.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to take their career to the next level. If this role in Birmingham matches your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to apply today!