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

Harmonic are proud to be working exclusively with a fast-growing FMCG brand that has quickly established itself as a category disruptor in a competitive consumer market. With strong UK momentum and plans for international expansion, the business is scaling rapidly, underpinned by a passionate team focused on quality and sustainability. The London HQ is a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where finance plays a central role in building the foundations for growth.

As Management Accountant, you will play a key role in strengthening the finance function as the business grows. You will support the Head of Finance across month-end, controls, reporting, and cash management, while taking ownership of AP/AR processing, reconciliations, VAT, and financial operations.

You'll partner with teams across operations, supply chain, sales and marketing, providing accurate financial information and helping implement improved processes and systems - including a new PO system and enhanced Xero reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close including accruals, prepayments and journals

• Manage and review AP and AR processing

• Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure accurate ledgers

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations

• Maintain the fixed asset register

• Prepare and submit VAT returns

• Assist with production of management accounts and year-end reporting

• Partner with sales, marketing and supply chain to provide financial insights

• Support variance analysis and budget vs actuals reviews

• Ensure accurate revenue, COGS and cost allocation

• Support financial operations for multi-entity P&L activity

• Maintain strong data quality in Xero

• Support rollout of a new PO system

• Help embed best practice processes within finance

• Contribute to systems optimisation (Xero, Shopify, payment platforms)

Essential

• 2-3+ years' experience in finance roles within SME, FMCG, retail or fast-growth environments

• Strong AP, AR and balance sheet reconciliation skills

• Xero experience

• Exposure to management accounts and month-end processes

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a scaling business

Desirable

• FMCG or manufacturing experience, including COGS

• Shopify or similar platform experience

• Experience with process improvement or systems implementation

• Prior experience in a small finance team

Start date: 1 month maximum

Salary Range: £50,000 to £60,000 + strong benefits package / study support if required

Hybrid working: 3 days in Central London office / 2 days working from home

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.