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Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role is responsible for ensuring quality output from the accounting function. The function includes a global shared service centre or ‘Hub’ who are responsible for accounting, reporting, order to cash and purchase to payment. Key output for this role includes completion of the month end, tax compliance, audit and upholding financial controls.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishing relationships with, and supporting the accounting team in the Hub to ensure the monthly accounts are accurately prepared
- Conducting balance sheet, accruals and costs variance reviews monthly and reporting these to Head of Finance
- Preparatory work for the interim and yearly audit, statutory accounts, and Corporation tax submissions for the UK and Ireland legal entities
- Review of cost/profit centre postings created by the accounting team in Hub
- Assisting Head of Finance in the preparation of year end reporting packs for the UK and Ireland
- IFRS16 accounting and fixed asset review with team in Hub
- Preparation of more qualitative/ad hoc journals including provisions and year end entries
- Ad hoc tasks necessary for the successful performance of the local UK finance team, including changes in accounting master data, raising purchase orders, involvement in group reporting, treasury and banking
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REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified or almost qualified accountant
YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3-5 years accounting experience
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE
- At least one year’s experience in a similar role
Functional Skills
- Strong working experience with SAP (Accounting)
- Proficient in using IT systems and software, including advanced excel skills
- Understanding of company financial reporting cycle and financial control environment
- Monthly management reporting experience
- Retail experience (Highly advantageous)
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Communication Skills
- Strong written and verbal English
- Management of communications to multiple senior stakeholders
- Confidence in communicating with remote accounting Hub team
Personal Skills
- Builds strong working relationships
- Ability to identify relevant questions and solutions in a complex environment
- Management of multiple deadlines
- Capable of working at pace during peak periods
- Ability to use initiative and prioritise workload effectively
- Ownership of tasks and dedication to the business needs
- Flexibility and willingness to work fluidly across various finance areas as the business need dictates
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