Management AccountantContract: Temporary (with a strong chance to go permanent)Salary: £40,000-£45,000Location: London (Office-based Monday-Thursday) / Working from Home (Friday)Working Pattern:Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 6:15pm (office-based)Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm (remote)About the CompanyThe organisation is a well-established retail business with a strong market presence and a focus on long-term growth. Finance plays a key role in supporting commercial decision-making across the business, and they are now seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis, with a strong likelihood of the role becoming permanent.The RoleAct as a key business partner to stakeholders across the organisation. The position requires solid retail experience and the ability to provide insight, challenge, and support to drive financial and commercial performance.Key ResponsibilitiesProducing accurate and timely monthly management accountsEnsuring compliance with statutory requirements and adherence to reporting deadlinesManaging, supporting, and training the wider business through effective business partneringMonitoring financial performance against agreed budgets and forecasts, providing analysis and insightRegularly updating the Head of Finance on business-critical issues and opportunities, and proposing practical solutionsCandidate ProfileProven experience as a Management Accountant within the retail sector (essential)Demonstrable experience in a business partnerin