Management Accountant; PQ

Position: Management Accountant (PQ)
Location: East London

Job Title:

Management Accountant - Part-Qualified to Finalist

Location:

London
Contract Type:
Permanent

Employer:

Fashion & Apparel Brand

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 base salary

Study Support + 25 days holiday + Bonus + Private Healthcare options

Hybrid working - 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

Overview

Are you currently studying towards your ACA, ACCA or CIMA and looking for a role that will genuinely accelerate your career?

Do you love the pace, creativity, and energy of the fashion and apparel world?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fashion ecommerce brand where you'll gain hands‑on experience, take ownership of core finance processes, and develop rapidly alongside an experienced finance team.

If you're ambitious, curious, and eager to learn - this is the perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities

You'll play a crucial role in supporting the finance function of a fast‑moving apparel business, including:

Core Finance & Accounting

Managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate reconciliations and on‑time payments.
Recording all financial activity (sales, purchases, expenses) within the accounting system with precision.
Posting journals, updating ledgers, and maintaining clean, compliant financial records.

Ecommerce & Fashion-Focused Responsibilities

Working closely with operations to track online sales, returns, refunds, and retail performance.
Reconciling payment gateways such as Pay Pal, Klarna, Stripe and other ecommerce channels.
Supporting stock valuation, inventory accounting, and understanding margins specific to apparel.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Assisting with monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow.
Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with ecommerce‑related tax requirements.
Helping with budgeting, forecasting, and analysing variances to support business decisions.

Year-End & Projects

Supporting the year‑end process and coordinating with auditors.
Reconciling intercompany balances and resolving discrepancies.
Getting involved in improvement projects to streamline systems and processes as the business grows.

Who We're Looking For

You're someone who's hungry to grow, excited by the pace of ecommerce, and ready to step into a role where you can make an impact fast.

Part‑qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA and actively studying
Experience in fashion, apparel, clothing brands, or ecommerce/retail
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Proficient with accounting software such as Xero, Quick Books, Sage
Excellent Excel or Google Sheets skills
Great communicator who can partner with teams across the business
Detail‑driven, organised, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to improving processes

Experience with Shopify or similar ecommerce platforms
Comfortable working with multi‑currency transactions
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