Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant Location: London (minimum 2 days week in London Office) Reporting To: Group Financial Controller Who we are At Monica Vinader, we’re on a mission to prove that buying better, wearing longer and doing better don’t have to be mutually exclusive. From our commitment to making the most sustainable jewellery we can using precious materials, to the timeless style and endless versatility of our pieces, we are driven to making everyday fine jewellery accessible and affordable. And don’t just take our word for it, we are proud to be recognised in the industry through our recent awards, proving we are leading the way in sustainable jewellery: Jewellery Business of the Year, 2024, Positive Luxury Best Sustainable Watch/Jewellery Brand, 2024, Country and Town House Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK and NI), 2024, Inspiring Workplaces We are digital first, omni-channel, customer obsessed, female led and inclusive, focused on creating meaningful relationships with our community, who we owe our success to. We are looking for someone special to join our team to help us make luxury something we can all enjoy everyday. Where we need your help We have all the makings of an iconic brand - beautiful products that are timeless and designed to last, service that exceeds our customers expectations, a passionate founder that cares deeply about doing what is right and a loyal and growing community who advocate for us. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for accurately reporting and analysing the Group’s financial performance. You will be pro-active, demonstrate attention to detail, be driven to implement improvements and utilise strong communication skills to work efficiently in finance and across the business. What you’ll do Month End – completing month end reconciliations and analysis for reporting. Including sales and store reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations Managing invoice approvals and processing payments on time End to end ownership of an overseas entity Tax reporting and filings Reconciling bank transactions and accounts, expenses and credit cards Stock reconciliations – performing detailed reviews and reconciliations of month end stock levels Financial Year End and Audit – supporting the audit and statutory financial statements process Gross margin analysis – reviewing and reporting channel and product margins and other associated costs Cash flow forecasting – contributing to weekly and monthly currency cash flow projections Assisting with the departmental, Board and Private Equity reporting and analysis – producing and communicating numbers to cost centre and commercial heads Developing robust internal financial controls in areas of responsibility Proactively explore and make recommendations for process improvement in finance and across the business Ad hoc finance projects What you’ll bring Connect and Empower: Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly and confidently, adapting style for different audiences. Collaborates Proactively: Team player who has proven experience working in a finance team. Drive and Deliver: Workflow Management: Able to work to monthly deadlines and prioritise effectively. Organises tasks to ensure accurate and timely outputs.Dives Deep: Show the ability to use data for decision-making, encouraging curiosity by testing assumptions. Investigates variances and issues thoroughly with keen attention to detail. Grow and Adapt: Embraces Change: Responds positively and proactively to shifting priorities and timelines. Reflects & Learns: Looks back on performance to identify improvements. Master and Apply: Functional/Technical Expertise: Applies strong accounting knowledge. Part qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA. Educated to degree level or AAT qualified. Experience with IFRS and Group accounting. To be successful at Monica Vinader, it helps if you... Are hands-on, solutions-focused, and entrepreneurial Collaborate openly with humility, honesty, and humour Embrace learning, teaching, and personal growth Stay resilient, adaptable, and self-motivated in a creative environment Speak up when you don’t know—and act fast to figure it out Additional Requirements Ability to document your authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. Travel Requirements Occasional travel to our Norfolk office may be required. Our Aims and Values Our mission is to be the leading accessible luxury brand, by delivering outstanding quality, design and customer service. We are: Customer Obsessed Our customers are at the core of everything we do. We will always deliver an outstanding and personal experience to them every time they interact with us, to ensure their ongoing support and loyalty. Caring We treat people with respect, as we would want to be treated. We are apolitical and assume good intentions in others. We are open and honest with each other while ensuring we take an empathetic and supportive approach. Fast Paced We are passionate about what we do, and we want to reach as many customers as fast as we can. We combine focus with pragmatism and flexibility so that we can move at pace in whichever direction we need to take. Exceptional We have a relentless desire to continually learn and improve to ensure our products and approach are exceptional. Our tenacity, high standards and attention to detail give us a competitive advantage. Commercial We focus hard on facts and approach things in a logical, rational and analytical way. We challenge each other to make sure we make decisions and take actions that create value for our business and our customers. Monica Vinader as a global business makes the following inclusive culture pledge: Our jewellery is for everyone and so is our community. Together, we will continue to implement sustainable changes to ensure that career opportunities and progression are open to all. We commit to celebrating the diverse voices of our employees, partners, and the customers we serve. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the business needs of the company.