Assistant Management Accountant

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • Apr 15, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Assistant Management Accountant Retail East London

3 Days Office / 2 WFH 33,000 - 38,000 (Depending on Experience)

Study Support

Incredible culture Massive development Dog-friendly office + onsite gym + yoga

Are you early in your finance career and looking for a role where you'll actually learn, grow and be developed?

This one is perfect for someone who is curious, proactive, loves getting stuck in and wants to progress in a busy, supportive finance team.

As the Assistant Management Accountant, you'll be working within a shared services finance function supporting multiple well-known retail brands, gaining exposure across property accounting, internal reporting and external audit. The team are experienced, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in helping you develop.

This is a role where you'll learn fast, you'll also be supported every step of the way.



What You'll Be Doing

Reporting into a Finance Manager - Property you will be part of a small team within the Finance functions.
  • Supporting with internal reporting across property areas (rents, rates, service charges, utilities etc.)

  • Preparing accruals & prepayments

  • Completing P&L variance analysis and producing supporting schedules

  • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting

  • Balance sheet reconciliations

  • Helping with external reporting including statutory accounts & audit queries

  • Working with internal and external stakeholders (brand finance, auditors, shared service teams)



What We're Looking For

  • Someone with a great attitude, eagerness to learn and confidence to ask questions

  • Ideally AAT qualified / Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA (but not essential)

  • Strong with Excel and happy working with numbers day-to-day

  • Organised, collaborative and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience in retail / property helpful, but not required



The Culture & Perks

This isn't your typical finance office. Expect:

  • Dog-friendly workspace
  • Onsite caf (and great coffee)
  • Gym + yoga & wellness studio onsite
  • Wellbeing initiatives & supportive leadership
  • Staff discount across multiple lifestyle brands
  • Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, pension, healthcare + more
  • Genuine development & career progression
  • Super friendly, inclusive, collaborative team
  • Study Support


Why This is Great

If you're at the stage where you want:

  • More responsibility
  • Real learning
  • A role where your development matters
  • To be part of a fun, supportive team

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