Management Accountant

London Permanent View Job Description
This role supports a global corporate division within a leading retail group, delivering accurate financial control, reporting, and analysis to drive profitability and efficiency. It involves partnering with international teams to manage costs, oversee projects, and provide strategic insights in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
  • Make a strategic impact through financial control and analysis globally.
  • Grow professionally through global collaboration and complex reporting.

About Our Client

The client operates within the retail sector, which means they focus on providing travel-related products and services directly to consumers and businesses. This industry is highly dynamic, requiring strong financial oversight to manage global operations, technology investments, and cost control while maintaining profitability in a competitive market.

Job Description

  • Deliver accurate financial control, reporting, and analysis to support global corporate operations within a leading retail group.
  • Prepare management accounts, maintain robust financial frameworks, and manage accruals and balance sheet reviews.
  • Provide timely and insightful reporting to guide decision-making and track performance.
  • Partner with global teams to analyse business activity, challenge processes, and recommend improvements to drive profitability.
  • Collaborate within the finance team to foster strong team spirit and share knowledge across regions.

The Successful Applicant

  • Professional Qualifications: ACA, CIMA, or ACCA part-qualified.
  • Experience: At least 3 years in management accounts within a commercial business, plus strong exposure to reporting and commercial analysis
  • Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and solid systems knowledge.
  • Personal Attributes: Strong commercial acumen, proactive and adaptable, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
  • Industry Knowledge: Travel industry experience is desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid four from office one from home.
  • Study support.
  • Permanent position with opportunities for career progression.
  • Supportive and professional work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Engaging role within the business services industry.
Contact
Lucinda Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6922471
Phone number
+441932264031

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Retail
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucinda Bailey
Consultant phone
+441932264031
Job reference
JN-012026-6922471