Dr. Martens plc
Global Financial Assistant Accountant - 6 Month FTC
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Dr. Martens is more than a brand — it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact.
We’re a thriving, values-driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.
At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words — they’re how we turn passion into progress.
WHERE YOU SIT
As our Global Financial Assistant Accountant, you’ll be part of the Financial Control team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Senior GTF Project Execution Lead. You’ll be right at the heart of fast-moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers — today and tomorrow.
WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE
The Global Financial Assistant Accountant provides essential support to global accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial data and compliance with group and statutory reporting requirements. This role assists with month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit preparation, while contributing to process improvements and efficiency initiatives across the Global Transactional Finance (GTF) function.
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Core Accountabilities
As our Global Financial Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for:
- Month-end support: Prepare and post journals; assist with accruals, prepayments, and provisions; complete balance sheet reconciliations.
- General ledger management: Maintain group ledgers in compliance with group and local statutory requirements.
- Audit and compliance: Prepare schedules and reports for external audits; support local statutory audits; ensure adherence to Group Accounting Policies and internal controls.
- Systems and process improvement: Support Finance UAT for system changes; identify opportunities to streamline processes and eliminate non-value-added tasks.
- Collaboration and support: Work closely with finance teams globally; provide cover and contribute to ad hoc projects; proactively flag risks and issues to the Global Financial Accounting Manager.
Key Skills & Capabilities
Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:
- Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a global or multi-site environment.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, ledger integrity, journal postings and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to identify discrepancies, manage risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables); experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP systems desirable.
- Proactive, collaborative and adaptable team player who drives process improvements and performs effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Hybrid working
- Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
- 65% off all Docs
- Private healthcare
- A dedicated culture team
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?
If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality — we’d love to hear from you.
Application closing date: Friday 31st of July 2026
At Dr. Martens, we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity makes us stronger and helps us speak authentically to our global community. Whoever you are, whatever your background — you belong here.
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