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.