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Finance Management Accountant - FTC
Group Accountant (Fixed Term) – Financial Transformation Support
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified accountant to join our Group Finance team on a fixed-term contract. This hybrid role combines core accounting responsibilities with the opportunity to support a major finance transformation project as we transition our systems to Oracle.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Balance monthly financial management with forward-looking project work.
- Act as a crucial partner in shaping the future of finance processes.
Your key tasks include:
- Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring precision across the Group.
- Assisting in the preparation and review of financial statements and audit files.
- Providing clear supporting documentation for external auditors.
- Contributing to our finance transformation through user acceptance testing (UAT) and report writing.
- Performing balance sheet reconciliations and conducting analytical reviews.
- Acting as a liaison between Group Finance, Brand Finance, and the wider group of companies.
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What We’re Looking For
We want an analytical, collaborative professional who can interpret complex financial data into clear stories. The right candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, approach challenges with positivity, and adapt to evolving priorities.
Essential requirements:
- A professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with financial systems (Oracle knowledge is a strong advantage).
- Experience building financial reports.
- A structured problem-solving approach with strong financial controls.
- Excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with multiple teams.
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About Next
We’re NEXT, a FTSE-100 retail company with over 44,000 employees across the Next Group. As the UK’s second-largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kidswear, we operate 450+ stores, Next Online, and ship globally to over 80 countries.
Benefits
- Staff discounts:
- 25% off NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap*, and Victoria’s Secret* products** (t&cs apply).
- 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Beauty brands.
- Early VIP access to sale stock.
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Financial rewards:
- Performance-based bonus.
- Sharesave scheme.
- Direct-to-Work discount (online/instore, collect next day for free from work or local store).
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Wellbeing & flexibility:
- On-site nursery (OFSTED outstanding).
- Digital GP and free health/wellbeing services.
- Free on-site parking.
- Financial wellbeing tools to track and enhance savings.
- Flexible gym memberships (Wellhub).
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Career development:
- Apprenticeship opportunities.
- Staff networks for community and professional growth.
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Other perks:
- Staff Shops offering exclusive discounts.
- Restaurant discounts (great food at affordable prices).
Benefits are subject to eligibility and discretion.
Need support? For workplace adjustments, contact headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (reference ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the email) or call 0116 284 2486.
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