The Role
Supports month-end close, management accounts, journals, accounts payable and receivable, inventory costing, COGS and margin reporting. Maintains financial data across Xero, Cin7, Shopify and Swap, improves reporting processes, reconciles supplier statements, supports credit control, and assists with audit requests. Works closely with outsourced accountants, buying, merchandising and operations teams in a fast-growing multichannel retail business.
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About the Role:
TALA, known for activewear that keeps up with busy lifestyles, has been on a rocket ship since its founding in 2019 by entrepreneur Grace Beverley. Powered by a highly engaged, largely organic social community, we’ve evolved into a digital‑first, multichannel women’s athleisure brand with a sophisticated growth and retention engine. In 2025, we accelerated our physical retail expansion with the opening of two London stores, Carnaby Street and Westfield White City, marking a major step in our long‑term brand and community strategy.
We're looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join TALA's finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with our outsourced accountant. You'll own the day-to-day rhythm that finance is built on, and do it accurately, on time, every month. It's a hands-on role at the heart of the numbers, in a fast-growing, product-led business where finance sits close to the action.
What you’ll be doing:
### Month-end & management accounts
* Direct our outsourced accountants on month-end journals – accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll – and help close the books to a tight, predictable timetable.
* Build sections of the monthly management accounts and reporting pack, with clear, insightful and action orientated commentary.
* Support the other departments through the close and reporting cycle.
### Accounts payable & receivable
* Assist with processing supplier invoices, checking payment runs, and reconciling supplier statements, including multi-currency suppliers.
* Support the receivables and credit-control side as wholesale grows, chasing partner invoices and querying credit notes.
* Track supplier deposits, prepayments and payment terms against POs.
### Inventory, cost & margin
* Help maintain SKU-level landed cost (freight, duty) and accurate COGS as stock sells through.
* Support margin reporting by product and by channel (DTC, retail, wholesale).
* Be a finance link into the buying/merchandising and operations teams on stock and cost.
### Systems & reporting
* Work day-to-day across Xero and Cin7, and the Shopify and Swap data flowing into them.
* Keep reporting accurate and timely and help improve routine tasks.
* Spot manual workarounds and make them faster and more reliable.
* Maintain a tidy audit trail and support internal and external audit requests.
What we’re looking for:
* Recently commenced, or intending to commence, a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.
* 2+ years’ experience working in an accounts department (desirable)
* Good understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and double entry.
* A proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership and continually improve processes.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
What we can offer:
* 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
* Hybrid working environment
* Very generous employee discount after probation period
* Nominated Friends & Family Discount
* Clothing allowance spending gift
* Class Pass or Gym Flex membership
* Health Shield
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Charity fundraising match of up to £1,000
* Study support
TALA, known for activewear that keeps up with busy lifestyles, has been on a rocket ship since its founding in 2019 by entrepreneur Grace Beverley. Powered by a highly engaged, largely organic social community, we’ve evolved into a digital‑first, multichannel women’s athleisure brand with a sophisticated growth and retention engine. In 2025, we accelerated our physical retail expansion with the opening of two London stores, Carnaby Street and Westfield White City, marking a major step in our long‑term brand and community strategy.
We're looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join TALA's finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with our outsourced accountant. You'll own the day-to-day rhythm that finance is built on, and do it accurately, on time, every month. It's a hands-on role at the heart of the numbers, in a fast-growing, product-led business where finance sits close to the action.
What you’ll be doing:
### Month-end & management accounts
* Direct our outsourced accountants on month-end journals – accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll – and help close the books to a tight, predictable timetable.
* Build sections of the monthly management accounts and reporting pack, with clear, insightful and action orientated commentary.
* Support the other departments through the close and reporting cycle.
### Accounts payable & receivable
* Assist with processing supplier invoices, checking payment runs, and reconciling supplier statements, including multi-currency suppliers.
* Support the receivables and credit-control side as wholesale grows, chasing partner invoices and querying credit notes.
* Track supplier deposits, prepayments and payment terms against POs.
### Inventory, cost & margin
* Help maintain SKU-level landed cost (freight, duty) and accurate COGS as stock sells through.
* Support margin reporting by product and by channel (DTC, retail, wholesale).
* Be a finance link into the buying/merchandising and operations teams on stock and cost.
### Systems & reporting
* Work day-to-day across Xero and Cin7, and the Shopify and Swap data flowing into them.
* Keep reporting accurate and timely and help improve routine tasks.
* Spot manual workarounds and make them faster and more reliable.
* Maintain a tidy audit trail and support internal and external audit requests.
What we’re looking for:
* Recently commenced, or intending to commence, a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.
* 2+ years’ experience working in an accounts department (desirable)
* Good understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and double entry.
* A proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership and continually improve processes.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
What we can offer:
* 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
* Hybrid working environment
* Very generous employee discount after probation period
* Nominated Friends & Family Discount
* Clothing allowance spending gift
* Class Pass or Gym Flex membership
* Health Shield
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Charity fundraising match of up to £1,000
* Study support
Skills Required
- Recently commenced or intending to commence a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA or ACCA
- At least two years of experience working in an accounts department
- Good understanding of profit and loss statements, balance sheets and double-entry bookkeeping
- Proactive attitude with willingness to take ownership and improve processes
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
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The Company
What We Do
ultra flattering active-inspired pieces that you’ll feel good in, and good about. made from recycled and natural materials
