Description

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.