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  • Management Accountant

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    We are looking for a detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a thriving retail business in Bristol. This role focuses on month-end management accounts, preparing reports, finance business partnering, FP&A and continuous improvement.

    • Fast growing retail business with excellent development opportunities
    • Suitable for a newly qualified to 3 yrs post qualified finance individual
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  • EMEA Tax Analyst

    Chiswick
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £65,000 per year

    The tax analyst is key in supporting on all tax matters, working across both the EMEA and US tax and broader finance teams, with responsibility for VAT and other indirect taxes across multiple entities within Europe.

    • Nasdaq‑100 Global Retail/Hospitality
    • Excellent development and progression opportunities
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  • Management Accountant

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a thriving organisation in the retail industry. The role requires expertise in accounting and finance to provide vital support to the business.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Development and growth through your finance career
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  • FP&A Manager

    Bradford
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    Michael Page Finance is partnering with a leading FMCG business in Leeds to recruit a FP&A Manager for one of their high-growth divisions.

    • Lead FP&A reporting and insight for a fast-growing convenience division.
    • Partner with senior stakeholders to drive business performance.
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  • Commercial Finance Analyst

    Bradford
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £54,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, analytical finance professional to play a key role supporting a key trading function of the business. You'll provide insight, reporting and analysis that directly influences commercial decision-making and drives sales and margin performance across key categories.

    • Commercial Finance Analyst driving insight to improve sales and margin.
    • Partner with trading teams to influence decisions and boost profitability.
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  • Category Manager - Procurement Manager - Nottingham

    Nottingham
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    Category Manager - Marketing Procurement - Nottingham. You will take ownership of categories across the marketing portfolio, including insights, creative, production, media, PR, and marketing

    • Category Manager - Nottingham
    • Procurements Management - Marketing Procurement
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  • Customer Care Advisor

    Kingston Upon Hull
    Permanent
    £24,000 - £25,000 per year

    Are you currently working in hospitality or retail and looking to transfer your customer service skills into an office based role?

    Do you want to join a business which will invest in you from day one provide the best training and progression plan?

    Would you like to join a fun and vibrant team?

    Then please apply now we are looking for a Customer Care Advisor!

    • A new exciting Permanent Customer Care Advisor Position in Hull!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Legal Sector!
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  • Management Accountant - FMCG - Food Manufacturing

    Bradford
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Management Accountant to join a very well known and respected organisation in the food manufacturing and retail industry in Bradford. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, month end management accounts and, later on, the budgeting and forecasting process, and ensuring the smooth operation of accounting and finance activities across the business.

    • Join a proud, successful and financially strong family owned business
    • Opportunity to shape a new reporting process and ERP system
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  • Credit Controller

    Southport
    Permanent
    £26,500 - £26,500 per year

    Ready to be part of something bigger? If you're passionate about customer service, credit control and making a real impact-this could be the role for you.

    • Immediate start on offer
    • Great team environment and opportunity to grow a long term career
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  • Finance Analyst

    Woking
    Temporary
    £19 - £50,000 per year

    This temporary Finance Analysis role in the retail industry requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles. This role will be responsible for reporting, forecasting and budgets.

    • Are you looking to work for a growing business?
    • An exciting opportunity within the finance department.
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  • UK Country Director

    England
    Permanent
    £64,800 - £74,000 per year

    The UK Country Director will spearhead sales initiatives within the retail industry, ensuring growth and profitability in the UK market. This role requires strategic leadership, a focus on business development, and a strong understanding of retail operations.

    • Grow a £10m multi-site business driving sales excellence and team success
    • Shape commercial strategy in fast-growing battery and energy solutions markets
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  • Financial Controller

    Bolton
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £85,000 per year

    An exciting Financial Controller position for a high growth Private Equity backed group. An operational position encompassing all areas of Financial Control.

    • Financial Controller position in Bolton for PE backed Group.
    • Excellent career progression and development.
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  • Senior HR Specialist - Perm - High End Luxury Retailer

    City of London
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000 per year

    The Senior HR Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the human resources functions within the retail industry. This role is based in London and requires expertise in HR practices tailored to retail operations

    • You must have HR retail experience
    • You must be able to work across different jurisdictions
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  • Accounts Receivable

    Aylesford
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £30,000 per year

    We are looking for an Accounts Receivable professional to join our retail sector client based in Aylesford, focusing on managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping. This permanent position provides an opportunity to work in a structured accounting & finance environment.

    • Fantastic Opportunity
    • Permanent
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  • Accounts Payable

    Aylesford
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £30,000 per year

    This Accounts Payable role in the Retail industry is an excellent opportunity for those with a strong background in accounting and finance. The position based in Aylesford focuses on managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

    • Fantastic Opportunity
    • Permanent
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Aylesford
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £30,000 per year

    Join a thriving business in Aylesford as an Accounts Assistant, where you will support the Accounting & Finance department with essential financial tasks. This permanent role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a professional and supportive environment

    • Fantastic Opportunity
    • Permanent
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  • Procurement Manager- Logistics

    Greater Manchester
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £70,000 per year

    This role requires an experienced Procurement Manager to lead category management in logistics, fleet, and automation within a retail environment. The successful candidate will drive procurement strategies and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver optimal business outcomes.

    • Procurement Manager - Category Manager Logistics
    • Greater Manchester
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  • Reporting Accountant Vacancy

    Plymouth
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £38,000 per year

    This Reporting Accountant role in the retail industry is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and financial reporting. The position is based in Plymouth and focuses on delivering accurate financial reports and supporting business decision-making.

    • Career Growth & Development
    • Learning & Exposure
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  • Finance Director - Strategic Growth

    Oxford
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £100,000 per year

    This is a hands-on Finance Director role within a fast-scaling SME in the retail sector, focused on growth through acquisition. You'll work directly with the CEO to lead financial strategy, M&A activity, and operational scalability.

    • Lead growth through acquisitions in a fast-moving SME.
    • Earn equity and bonus tied to business success.
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  • Customer Care Advisor

    Kingston Upon Hull
    Permanent
    £24,000 - £25,000 per year

    Are you currently working in hospitality or retail and looking to transfer your customer service skills into an office based role?

    Do you want to join a business which will invest in you from day one provide the best training and progression plan?

    Would you like to join a fun and vibrant team?

    Then please apply now we are looking for a Customer Care Advisor!

    • A new exciting Permanent Customer Care Advisor Position in Hull!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Legal Sector!
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  • Financial Accountant - Global Business

    Bury
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £75,000 per year

    This is a Senior Financial Accountant role for a global business in the North Manchester area. They are looking for someone technically strong, who can focus on managing and supporting financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

    • Global, big brand business with multiple career pathways.
    • Excellent opportunity to learn from a high calibre finance team.
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  • Managing Director - CO Home Improvements

    England
    Permanent

    An exciting role for a commercially focused Managing Director.

    One of the UK's leading home improvement specialists who supply and install a wide range of high-quality windows, doors and living spaces.

    • An exciting role for a commercially focussed Managing Director
    • Ambitious growth plans for business and wider group
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  • Healthcare Customer Service Advisor

    York
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £27,000 per year

    Are you experienced within customer services and looking to further your career?

    Do you currently work in hospitality or retail and would like to get into an office based role?

    Would you like to join a fun and dynamic team where you will be provided the best training and progression opportunities?

    Then we would love to hear from you!

    • A new exciting Permanent Healthcare Customer Service Advisor Position!
    • To work for a reputable and progressive business in York!
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  • Acquisitions Manager - Leading Retailer

    East Midlands
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £75,000 per year

    The Acquisitions Manager will oversee and deliver property acquisitions within the retail sector, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and maximising business growth. This role based across the East Midlands, East Anglia and the North-East requires a skilled professional with expertise and a strong track record in real estate management and acquisition strategies.

    • Work for a leading retailer offering excellent career opportunities
    • An excellent salary and benefits package
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  • Snr Procurement Manager - Construction.Fit-out

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £78,300 - £95,700 per year

    The Snr Sourcing Lead - Construction & Fitout role in Manchester/Leeds/London/Nottingham requires expertise across complex procurement and sourcing within indirects. Industry agnostic but a bias towards: retail, financial services. The successful candidate will lead sourcing strategies and deliver cost-effective solutions that align with organisational goals.

    • Snr Sourcing Lead. Categories: Construction, Fitout & Redevelopment.
    • Sourcing Biased Senior Procurement. Based: UK-Wide
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  • Senior finance Analyst

    Watford
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £65,000 per year

    The Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in the Retail industry, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making within the Accounting & Finance department. This permanent position is based in Watford and offers a competitive remuneration package.

    • Growth opportunities
    • Great employee culture
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  • Head of Marketing

    London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £72,000 per year

    The Head of Marketing will lead the marketing department, driving innovative strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement within the hospitality industry. This role requires a results-driven professional with a strong understanding of marketing principles and a proven ability to balance getting hands on, in store while being a strategic leader.

    • Opportunity to join a high growth hospitality brand
    • Great team culture with long term ambition
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  • Contact Centre Claims Advisor

    York
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £27,000 per year

    Are you experienced within customer services and looking for that next step in your career?

    Do you currently work in retail or hospitality and looking to transfer those skills with a business that will provide full training?

    Would you like to join a business that will invest in you from day one and offer an excellent career path?

    Then this could be the role for you we are currently looking for Contact Centre Claims Advisors in York!

    • A new exciting Permanent Contact Centre Claims Advisor Position!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Insurance Sector!
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  • Management Accountant

    England
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000 per year
    Remote

    We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a thriving retail organisation. This role involves overseeing financial operations and providing actionable insights to support business decisions.

    • This is an exciting opportunity to work fully remote.
    • Opportunity to move into a Head of finance role in the future.
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  • Accountant

    London
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    This role involves managing financial records, reports, and ensuring accurate accounting practices. You'll support business decisions through detailed analysis and collaboration across departments.

    • Work with luxury clients in a prestigious London setting
    • Grow your finance skills in a dynamic, heritage-driven environment.
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A guide to retail jobs

Retail careers can vary greatly but all typically provide services to either both businesses and individual customers or specialise in products specific to one or the other. Retailers normally have their staff working in teams and those teams can be located within stores, an office, or even a warehouse. Working times are usually allocated on a shift basis and will vary depending on the specific products and/or services being provided. The type of products that retailers sell can vary, they may sell very specific products or offer a diverse range of merchandise. For example, a retailer might specialise in selling electronics, produce, entertainment or clothing while some larger stores might offer a mixture of these. Good customer service is a key part of any retail sales success and most retailers now have an online presence that bridges the gap between online sales and the high street shops.
Michael Page Retail & Fashion have forged strong relationships with our clients over the past 40 years. The jobs we recruit for range from positions within traditional stores to multiples and department stores, as well as multi-channel operations, online retailers, mail order and TV shopping channels, covering food, non-food and general merchandise.

Retail jobs we recruit

  • Assistant Store manager
  • Head of Merchandising
  • Buyer
  • Technologist - retail
  • Retail Store Manager
  • Merchandiser
  • Sales Advisor
  • Retail Customer Services Manger
  • Sales Consultant - retail

Key retail tasks

  • Greet customers as the first point of contact.
  • Deal with customer refunds.
  • Handle customer complaints.
  • Work within established guidelines, particularly with brands.
  • Receive and store stock deliveries.
  • Set up displays and POS material.
  • Assist customers in finding the products they are looking for.
  • Process cash and card payments.
  • Stock shelves with merchandise.
  • Report any problems or discrepancies.
  • Provide customers with advice and guidance on product selection.
  • Balance cash registers with receipts.

Key retail skills

As a retailer, good communication skills are a must when dealing with queries and executing a sale. If the customer can’t understand you or if you fail to get your point across, that oversight could impact any potential sale. You need to be comfortable working directly with members of the public because sales roles require regular interaction with customers, whether that’s on the phone or face-to-face. You also need to possess a confident demeanour, not only will this improve a customer’s confidence in you as a sales representative but it will also increase their association with the brand or product you are selling to them. A shy and uncertain sales person might discourage a customer from making a purchase. 
Being helpful and polite, while possessing a comprehensive understanding of your area of sales is a must. The better you know your product, the more confident you will be in selling it and similarly your potential buyer will have more confidence in you. Finally, a person that works within retail needs to be able to work effectively as part of a sales team which would include getting point of sales (POS) items ready, filling in if a colleague is away, completing a sale on behalf of a colleague or helping a colleague by persuading a customer that the product that they’re considering is the right one.

Qualifications and experience

Retail jobs have no formal educational requirements. However, most employers look for what you already know. For a lot of retail jobs, experience is learned while training on the job, although some large stores have training programs for new hires. If you have any prior experience with the products you'll be expected to sell it will be a plus, such as IT experience when applying for a sales position at a computer or electronics store. Prior experience will help boost your initial salary.
However, if you’ve set your sights on long-term career progression then there are various levels of qualifications available for you to choose from and these qualifications enable employers to make better informed decisions during the crucial recruitment stages. The levels range from entry level through to level 8. The higher levels begin from the City &Guilds Higher Professional Diploma in Retail Management (level 4) and the BTEC Higher National Diploma in Retail Management (level 5) and are reserved for those that want to be leaders in their field, e.g. managing directors.  The topics covered do these courses range from customer service, managing retail operations, finance, managing retail environment, to consumer behaviour, supply chain, and retail marketing. Westminster Kingsway College and the University of Brighton offer diploma courses too, like the Access to Higher Education Diploma Business level 3.
If you're interested in undertaking a foundation degree then there are courses available, supported by Skillsmart Retail – the sector skills council. There are higher education institutes that also offer courses including Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of the Arts London, and Leicester College. The degree courses offer a more specialist focus like fashion retailing, retail marketing or buying. There are also postgraduate degree options that include retailing MBAs.
A few big employers are also offering workplace-based courses which allow flexibility to students and provide valuable hands-on experience to better equip them when they progress with their career.
If you would like to discuss your career options, get in touch with our team of specialist retail consultants. Alternatively, if there is a specific position you are interested in contact the listed consultant directly.
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