Accounts Manager

**Job title** – Accounts Manager **Salary** – £50,000 \- £55,000 **Location** – Canary Wharf Tian Tian Market is a growing retail brand promoting South East \& East Asian lifestyle in the UK. We’re looking for an experienced finance manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will have finance management experience within retail/FMCG industries. They will be comfortable with day\-to\-day finance duties as well as planning long\-term strategy, thriving under tight deadlines \& changing needs. This person will oversee the entire finance function of the company reporting to the owner \& Operations Director. It is an office\-based role located in East London. **Responsibilities:** * Daily cash, card and bank reconciliations across all store locations * Monitoring company bank accounts, cash flow and daily banking activities * Managing supplier account setup and maintaining accurate supplier records * Handling supplier invoice queries, discrepancies and disputes * Monitoring purchasing controls and supporting cost management initiatives * Preparing and reviewing monthly payroll information and payroll submissions * Managing payroll deadlines and responding to payroll\-related queries * Preparing and posting journals within Xero including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals * Completing monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, supplier accounts and balance sheet items * Supporting month\-end close procedures and management accounts preparation * Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns * Managing HMRC correspondence and statutory compliance obligations * Supporting Companies House filings and corporation tax preparation * Managing utilities accounts, supplier contracts and property\-related payments * Maintaining lease agreements, insurance policies and business licences * Preparing financial and operational reports for senior management * Monitoring operational costs and identifying cost\-saving opportunities * Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities * Providing operational finance support to store and management teams * Reviewing and maintaining the company fixed asset register * Supporting product profitability and margin analysis * Monitoring store consumables and operational expenditure * Developing relationships with external contacts such as auditors, solicitors and HM Revenue \& Customs **Required skills and qualifications:** * Proven experience as a Finance Manager * Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Accounts Manager * Experience in the Retail/FMCG sectors * Strong understanding of financial processes, reconciliations and reporting * Proficient user of Xero and finance/accounting software * Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills * Able to manage, guide and support employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are followed * A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles * Experience implementing cost controls and budget management * Working knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory compliance obligations * Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail * BA/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics * Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA preferred you will have eligibility to work in the UK. **What you'll receive:** You will receive competitive salary, 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), pension, annual pay review, company discount Pay: £50,000\.00\-£55,000\.00 per year Benefits: * Store discount Ability to commute/relocate: * Canary Wharf E14 9JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: * Finance Manager : 3 years (preferred) * Accounts Manager : 2 years (preferred) Language: * English (required) Work Location: In person