Job Description
The role involves managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to support informed decision-making across the business. You'll analyse performance data and provide clear, actionable insights to help improve profitability within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
Client Details
A British luxury fashion brand known for its modern, refined aesthetic and strong focus on craftsmanship. It offers ready-to-wear collections and accessories, combining clean tailoring with a contemporary edge, and has built a global presence with a loyal, style-conscious customer base.
Description
The key responsibilities of this Management Accountant Temp role will be:
- Own the full preparation of the monthly management accounts pack, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Lead the month-end close process, including posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and cost reallocations
- Produce detailed P&L and balance sheet reports, with full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations
- Deliver insightful variance analysis against budget and forecast, identifying key trends and drivers
- Partner with budget holders to review performance and challenge costs where appropriate
- Take ownership of budgeting and reforecasting cycles, working closely with senior stakeholders
- Produce cash flow reporting and support working capital management
- Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes and financial controls
- Support ad hoc commercial analysis and strategic projects
Profile
The successful Management Accountant Temp will have:
- Part-qualified is recognised accountancy qualificaion (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience producing full management accounts independently
- Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
- Confident communicator, able to partner with non-finance stakeholders
- Experience within retail, fashion, or consumer-led businesses is desirable
- Immediately available or on short notice
Job Offer
The successful Management Accountant Temp will receive:
- Competitive day rate of 200- 250, depending on experience
- Hybrid working model, with flexibility around office and home working
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
- Opportunity to take full ownership of the management accounts process in a high-profile, creative London business
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple commercial functions
- Fast-paced, collaborative environment with the chance to make an immediate impact
- Potential for contract extension/permanent conversion depending on business needs
