Management Accountant

My Client a Leading Retail Business in London is looking for a Management Accountant to join their head office team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller the Management Accountant will be responsible for:

• Perform month end procedures and prepare consolidated monthly management accounts for 20+ sites and present to Financial Controller
• Prepare and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts, Fixed Assets, Debtors Creditors, etc.
• Raising Accruals and processing Prepayments schedules at month end
• Posting salary and wages journals, reconciling control accounts
• Manage and process monthly VAT returns
• Liaise with suppliers where necessary, resolve issues and maintain good relationships
• Good communication with managers to avoid future negative variances and help them with weekly P&L reports
• Prepare weekly store P&L and KPI reports for Monday briefings
• Variance analysis review with FC and ledger maintenance
• Assist with preparing year-end statutory reports and auditors queries
• Processing weekly payment runs
• Review internal control processes and implement improvements (purchases, labour and cash controls)

My client is looking for bright ambitious graduates who are part qualified in ACCA or CIMA. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Management Accountant preferably within a multisite industry. This role will suit fast paced learners who are keen to develop and progress within a growing business.