Accounts Manager job at Canary Wharf Full Time

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