Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Shepherd's Bush, London (Hybrid)
Company: Global E-commerce Business
Salary: Competitive + benefits
About the Company
Fast-growing, global e-commerce business operating across multiple international markets, delivering innovative digital retail experiences. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, we leverage data-driven insights to scale our operations and optimise performance.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop within a dynamic, high-growth e-commerce environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes across departments
- Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights
- Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- Partner with operational teams (e.g. marketing, logistics) to track performance
- Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
- Work with large datasets from e-commerce platforms (e.g. sales, returns, fees)
Key Requirements
- Studying towards a professional qualification (e.g. ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
- Previous experience in a finance or accounting role
- Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement
Desirable Skills
- Experience in e-commerce, retail, or tech sectors
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
- Exposure to multi-currency accounting
- Knowledge of data tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL)
Benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Study support package
- Employee discounts and perks
- Private healthcare
- Career progression in a global business
Career Progression
This role offers a clear pathway toward Management Accountant and beyond, with exposure to international finance operations and senior stakeholders.
