Management Accountant

Birmingham Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • A step‑up opportunity in a high‑growth business
  • Role offers autonomy & responsibility

About Our Client

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.

Job 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



The Successful Applicant

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



What's on 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!

Contact
Neha Donohoe
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7003217
Phone number
+44 121 634 6992

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Retail
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neha Donohoe
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6992
Job reference
JN-042026-7003217