Management Accountant

Company Description

Huishan Zhang Ltd is a London-based luxury fashion brand seamlessly blending eastern heritage with western influences. Founded by Chinese-born designer Huishan Zhang, the brand is known for its romantic and sophisticated designs with strong, feminine details and directional aesthetics. Huishan Zhang has achieved global recognition, with collections featured in prestigious locations such as the London V&A museum, and stocked by notable retailers like Browns and Barney's. The brand's designs have been embraced by globally renowned figures, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Helen Mirren, while receiving accolades such as the Dorchester Fashion Prize and mentions in the BOF 500 list. Huishan Zhang Ltd continues to grow as a prominent name in the global fashion industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in London for a Management Accountant at Huishan Zhang Ltd. It is a hands-on finance role sitting at the heart of the business, ideal for someone with solid accounting experience who enjoys variety, ownership, and working within a creative environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial data while adhering to the company's high standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations

Preparing monthly management accounts

Managing VAT returns and supporting the year-end process in liaison with external accountants

Assisting with cash flow reporting and forecasting

Supporting budgeting and financial reporting processes

The ideal candidate will have:

At least 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within fashion, retail, or a similar fast-paced environment

Solid working knowledge of Xero

Ideally experience of the Zedonk sales order processing system and Shopify ecom system

Strong practical skills across bookkeeping, management accounts, and cash flow

A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work independently

AAT qualification or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA — or equivalent hands-on experience

Attention to detail and the ability to work with precision in financial data analysis.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Previous experience in a similar role, particularly in the fashion or luxury goods industry, is a plus.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary, the chance to be part of a globally recognised luxury brand, and broad exposure to all aspects of finance within a high-growth, creative business.