Management Accountant

About Us

Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and designs of unrivalled quality that flatter all figures.

From prom to occasion, maternity, bridal, and beyond, we deliver an elevated shopping experience that connects our global community of trend-setting consumers, influencers, and content creators with fresh collections dropping weekly. 

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Management Accountant to join our finance team, taking ownership of monthly management accounts, financial reporting and P&L analysis across the business. You’ll work closely with different teams to monitor costs, understand performance and support key business decisions, while helping improve processes and reporting as we continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for entities, brands and business areas, providing P&L analysis and commentary against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.

• Review logistics costs, marketing expenditure, overheads and profitability, identifying key variances, trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare and review month-end journals ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Own allocated balance sheet reconciliations, including payment gateways, intercompany balances, fixed assets, payroll liabilities and relevant tax control accounts.

• Support international tax compliance

• Partner with commercial and operational teams to analyse profitability, manage costs and support budgeting, forecasting and business decisions.

• Support monthly Board reporting, statutory accounts preparation, year-end audits and external auditor queries.

• Oversee and support team members, ensuring effective delegation, development and accountability.

• Drive process improvements, automation and reporting efficiencies
  

Essential

• Part-qualified, finalist or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.

• Strong understanding of management accounts preparation, P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data.

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Proactive approach to problem-solving, taking ownership and improving processes.
  

Desirable

• Experience within retail, e-commerce or a multi-entity business.

• Exposure to international financial reporting and indirect tax compliance.

• Experience with Sage Intacct

• Previous experience supervising or supporting junior finance team members.

• Experience with payment gateways, logistics costs, wholesale reporting or overhead analysis.

What's on offer?

• Annual bonus scheme

• Bi-Annual Dress Allowance

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Extra day off for your birthday

• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4

• Early Finish Fridays

• Cycle to work scheme

• 40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products

• Healthcare Cashplan

• Free onsite gym

• Enhanced pension contribution

• Enhanced maternity and sick pay

• Free snacks, drinks & treats

• Social events