Group Management Accountant (Retail Group)
Posted 1 day ago by Hays
£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Group Management Accountant will be integral to a fast-growing retail business, responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting across multiple regions. This role involves collaboration with senior stakeholders to enhance financial performance and support strategic decisions. The position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive team culture. The company is known for its innovative approach to fashion, lifestyle, and homeware across various markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly group management accounts and financial reports
- Own head office and central cost reporting across UK, EU, and US entities
- Post monthly accruals and prepayments; perform balance sheet reconciliations
- Conduct detailed variance analysis and deliver cost centre reports
- Partner with department heads to support cost control and understanding
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation
- Drive improvements in reporting processes and system usage
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Experience with group reporting, ideally also with multi-currency experience
- Experience in retail or consumer goods sectors preferred
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Highly organised, analytical, and adaptable to change
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly
City: City Of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Retail
Your New Company You'll be joining a fast-growing, multi-brand retail business with a strong presence across the UK, Europe, and North America. Known for its innovative approach to fashion, lifestyle, and homeware, they operates both online and through over high-street stores. They are undergoing exciting transformation and growth, and are now looking for a Group Management Accountant to join their growing team!
Your New Role As Group Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting across multiple regions. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly group management accounts and financial reports
- Own head office and central cost reporting across UK, EU, and US entities
- Post monthly accruals and prepayments; perform balance sheet reconciliations
- Conduct detailed variance analysis and deliver cost centre reports
- Partner with department heads to support cost control and understanding
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation
- Drive improvements in reporting processes and system usage
What You'll Need to Succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Experience with group reporting, ideally also with multi-currency experience Experience in retail or consumer goods sectors preferred Strong Excel and data analysis skills Highly organised, analytical, and adaptable to change Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 + bonus + benefits Hybrid working model Career development opportunities within a global brand Supportive and inclusive team culture Interested? Apply now or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk