Management Accountant

Malaberg is a UK-based brand house building and scaling direct-to-consumer beauty and wellness brands. We manage every stage of the product lifecycle, from product development and manufacturing to customer service and digital performance. Our portfolio includes fast-growing brands across the UK and US.

We are looking for a curious, analytical and proactive Management Accountant to join our Finance team in London. This is a hands-on role working across multiple brands and business units, with exposure to manufacturing, call centre operations and e-commerce in a fast paced, growing business.

We want someone who takes ownership, thinks critically and looks for solutions rather than waiting to be told what to do.

Key Responsibilities

•  Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
•  Support consolidated group reporting across multiple entities.
•  Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, journals and balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany balances.
•  Support stock and payroll reporting, ensuring financial records are accurate and complete.
•  Investigate variances, identify trends and understand the key drivers of business performance.
•  Prepare financial analysis and reports to support decision making by Finance leadership.
•  Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy and efficiency.
•  Support audits, VAT returns, international expansion and other Finance projects as required.

Experience (Essential)

•  2 to 4 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
•   Good understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and month-end processes.
•  Confident using Excel or Google Sheets and accounting software such as Xero, along with tools like Dext and ApprovalMax. Experience with API integrations between Xero and other systems is a plus.
•   Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to investigate discrepancies.
•   Able to manage competing deadlines and communicate effectively with colleagues across the business.

Preferred Experience

•   Experience in direct-to-consumer, FMCG or manufacturing businesses.
•   Exposure to inventory, cost accounting or multi-entity reporting.
•   Experience working in a growing business where processes are still developing.

Personal Specification

•  Curious and analytical, and enjoys working through problems and finding answers.
•  Takes pride in their work, learns quickly and looks for ways to keep improving.
•   Adaptable and energised by a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.
•   Professional and trustworthy with confidential information, and respectful to everyone they work with.
•   Positive and solution-focused, and comfortable sharing ideas to improve how things are done.
•   Confident working independently, with good judgement and an open approach to asking questions.
•   Highly organised, with a strong eye for accuracy and a track record of meeting deadlines.
•   A reliable team player who enjoys contributing to a close-knit Finance team.

Ready to Join Us?

If you enjoy solving problems, understanding the numbers behind business performance and making a real contribution in a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of building the future of beauty and wellness at Malaberg.