Management Accountant | Fast-Growth Consumer Brand | London

Management Accountant | Fast-Growth Consumer Brand | London / Hybrid

The Opportunity

Harmonic are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consumer products business in its search for a Management Accountant. The business operates a portfolio of high-growth FMCG brands across retail, eCommerce and international wholesale, and is entering an exciting new phase of scale.

With revenues growing rapidly and ambitions to exceed £20m+ turnover within the next 12-24 months, the finance team is evolving to support increased operational complexity, an ERP implementation and first-year audit readiness.

This is a broad, hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll own the month-end process while helping build the finance infrastructure needed for the next stage of growth.

The Business

Our client is an ambitious, founder-led consumer brand group operating several UK entities spanning manufacturing, sourcing and branded consumer products.

The business has experienced exceptional recent growth through a combination of strong retail partnerships, direct-to-consumer sales and international expansion. Despite this growth, they have maintained an entrepreneurial culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute, move quickly and take ownership.

The finance team is lean, collaborative and highly visible within the business, giving this role exposure to founders and senior leadership from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Owning the month-end close process across multiple entities
• Preparing monthly management accounts with meaningful variance analysis
• Maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end adjustments
• Supporting year-end audit preparation and liaising with external auditors
• Producing financial analysis to support commercial decision making
• Supporting inventory accounting and stock reconciliations
• Assisting with accounts payable, supplier queries and high-volume credit control where required
• Supporting ERP implementation and wider finance transformation projects
• Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting
• Working closely with operational teams across the business

What the client would like to see (essential)

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified (study support available)
• Strong management accounting experience
• Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills
• Experience supporting audit processes
• Background within an FMCG, retail, consumer products or inventory-led business
• Comfortable working within a growing SME environment
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• Experience with Xero would be advantageous
• Exposure to ERP implementation would be beneficial

What we would like to see (bonus)

• Hands-on and willing to get into the detail
• Naturally curious with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working with minimal hierarchy
• Organised and process-driven
• Adaptable within a fast-changing environment
• A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across the wider business

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 + benefits (+study support, if applicable)

Location: London (hybrid)

Start-date: ASAP

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.