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SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine.
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YOUR MISSION
Accounting and Reporting
- Take ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
- Manage and maintain the fixed asset register, including capital expenditure tracking and depreciation accounting.
- Support lease accounting processes and associated reporting requirements.
- Perform detailed month-end activities including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reviews.
- Assist with statutory accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
Compliance & Tax
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and supporting reconciliations.
- Support Office for National Statistics (ONS) and other regulatory reporting requirements.
- Assist with maintaining strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies.
SAP Implementation & Business Transformation
- Support the company's transition to SAP, including testing, data validation, and reconciliation activities.
- Assist with master data governance and financial data quality reviews.
- Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and process validation.
- Support the finance team during SAP go-live and post-implementation stabilisation.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting through system enhancements.
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YOUR TALENT
- Part-qualified, finalist, or newly qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
- 3+ years' experience within financial accounting, accounting practice, or industry.
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals and double-entry accounting.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, with exposure to IFRS desirable.
- Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and month-end accounting activities.
- Experience with VAT returns and regulatory reporting.
- Previous ERP implementation, migration, or SAP experience would be highly advantageous.
- Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working in a changing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
This role is initially focused on financial accounting and supporting the SAP implementation programme, there will be opportunities to broaden into management accounting, budgeting, and business partnering activities as the finance function evolves following SAP go-live.
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PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people - with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process.
We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
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