We are seeking an enthusiastic, solutions-driven, proactive, and commercially savvy qualified management accountant to join our small, friendly finance team. This role is ideal if:You thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, handling tasks such as statutory balance sheet reconciliations, preparing monthly accounts and reporting packs, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements. Your strong multi-tasking skills will be highly valued.You are a team player who enjoys collaborating, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and working towards common goals.You can effectively prioritize and manage a varied workload.Responsibilities include:

Preparing group monthly management accounts and packs accurately and timely, following accounting principles.Supporting the Group Finance and Systems Manager in preparing financial statements and supporting audits and processes.Leading statutory balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are fully reconciled, and discrepancies are resolved promptly.Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes to meet deadlines.Working closely with auditors during statutory audits, preparing schedules, and responding to queries.Managing month-end accruals and prepayments, liaising with budget holders as needed.Maintaining the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording of transactions and compliance with internal controls.Conducting PandL variance analysis, reviewing departmental costs against budgets with insightful commentary.Preparing VAT, PAYE, National Statistics returns, and other statutory reports to ensure regulatory compliance.Identifying and supporting process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.Communicating financial information clearly to stakeholders.Supporting systems implementation projects and testing.Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree and full accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) with strong technical accounting experience.Experience supporting budgets and forecasts.Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, SUMIFS, PivotTables, and VLOOKUPs.Experience with modern finance systems, ideally Dynamics Business Central or similar.The ideal candidate will have a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a growth mindset. You should possess strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and previous experience in e-commerce, retail, or FMCG sectors.About BrandAlley:BrandAlley is a members-only platform offering designer brands at up to 90% off retail prices, featuring fashion, beauty, and home products. We pride ourselves on exclusive flash sales and a wide selection of current and past season stock from high-profile labels.We value privacy and data security and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.Benefits:

Modern, energetic office in Shoreditch, London.Work on exciting brands with a supportive team.Competitive salary with hybrid working (3 days in-office).25 days holiday, increasing with service, up to 30 days.8% employer pension contribution.Life assurance (3x salary).Early finish Fridays.Study support and various employee benefits including Cycle to Work, gym discounts, and eyecare vouchers.

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