Bleckmann
Financial Accountant
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Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?
At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes - from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.
But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew - a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.
Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:
- Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
- Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
- High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
- Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.
We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement - and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.
So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients - and for each other - we’ve got a spot for you.
Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Reporting into the UK Accounting Manager, the role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting the preparation of financial reports. The role plays a key part in delivering timely and reliable information to support the business decision making.
- Support the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journals such as prepayments, accruals, and depreciation across 4 legal entities
- Take a key role in preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
- Assist in strengthening financial controls and maintaining compliance with external stakeholders (e.g. HMRC, ONS)
- Support and help coordinate the statutory audit process, working closely with the UK Accounting Manager
- Prepare and submit VAT returns for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
- Manage payroll postings within the accounting system, ensuring all recharges are correctly captured
- Assist with corporation tax and deferred tax calculations, including quarterly payments on account
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
- Support the wider finance team with AP/AR queries, reconciliations, and ad-hoc tasks as needed
- Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring correct capitalisation, classification, and depreciation
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Profile:
- Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)
- Strong experience supporting month-end close and preparing journal entries (e.g. accruals, prepayments, depreciation)
- Proven ability to manage balance sheet reconciliations with accuracy and attention to detail
- Good understanding of VAT, payroll accounting, and statutory audit processes
- Experience working in a multi-entity environment
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and reporting requirements
- Comfortable working with large data sets and financial systems
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to support and collaborate across finance teams
- Continuous improvement mindset, with involvement in budgeting, forecasting, or process enhancements
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What do we offer?
Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our clients’ successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Life insurance
- Competitive pension scheme
- Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)
- Social Events
- Exclusive Client Discounts
- On site parking
Additional information:
We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: Greta.Smirnovaite@bleckmann.com
Cultural Fit: The 4 E’s of Bleckmann
- Entrepreneurship: Brings a proactive, opportunity-driven mindset. Able to spot and act on opportunities that create value for Bleckmann and its clients.
- Expertise: Demonstrates deep knowledge and credibility in AI, data, and transformation. Shares insights and builds confidence across teams.
- Energy: Operates with drive, resilience, and a hands-on attitude. Motivates others and maintains momentum even in complex or ambiguous situations.
- Engagement: Builds strong relationships across the organisation. Listens, connects, and collaborates with authenticity and purpose.
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