Management Accountant, Luton

Management Accountant - Retail (Luton) Salary: Up to£55,000 10% bonus Location: Luton (3 days per week on-site) Business Type: Privately owned, medium-sized retail group Reporting to: Financial Controller About the Company Our client is a privately owned, medium‑sized retail business based in Luton, currently embarking on an exciting period of transformation. With new systems, processes, and reporting improvements underway, they are looking to strengthen their finance function with a talented and proactive Management Accountant. The Role As Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller during a busy transformation phase. You'll own key parts of the month-end close, deliver high‑quality reporting, and provide meaningful analysis that supports decision-making across the business. This is a hands‑on role with strong exposure to the operational side of a retail environment. You will also act as a trusted deputy to the Financial Controller and be confident stepping into their role to provide cover during holidays. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the month‑end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of key tasksPrepare monthly management accounts with insightful commentaryDeliver ad hoc financial analysis to support senior leadership decision-makingAssistwith budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisWork closely with non‑finance teams to improve financial understanding and performanceSupport ongoing systems and process improvements as the business undergoes transformationProvide holiday cover for the Financial Controller, taking ownership ofcore finance responsibilities when requiredAbout YouDegree‑educated in Accounting, Finance, or a related disciplineStrong experience in a management accounting role, ideally within retail or a fast‑paced environmentExcellent communication skills, with the confidence to partner with stakeholdersacross the businessHighly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable working to tight deadlinesAbility to work on-site in Luton 3 days per weekProactive, resilient, and adaptable - comfortable working within an evolving environmentWhat's on OfferSalary up to£55,00010% annual bonusOpportunity to join a growing business in the midst of transformationA role with genuine autonomy, influence, and development potential