This role owns statutory financial reporting and leads the audit process, working closely with global finance and external auditors. It also supports month-end reporting, variance analysis, retail rent certifications, and new store openings across the region. This role willl be on a fixed term contract basis, starting from six months.
Client Details
A globally recognised womenswear and activewear retailer within the premium lifestyle sector. The organisation combines retail excellence with ongoing international growth and a collaborative, commercially focused finance team.
Description
The key responsibilities of this Financial Accountant role will be:
*Prepare the statutory financial statements and manage the statutory financial audit process, working closely with external auditors, the global finance team, and local service providers.
*Review and reconcile key accounts and post monthly journal entries for month end reporting.
*Review monthly financial results and lead the actual to forecast variance analysis.
*Prepare turnover rent certificates on a monthly and quarterly basis.
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support New Store Openings across the region.
*Manage other ad-hoc audit and reporting requests.
*Identify continuous improvements in existing processes and ways of working.
Profile
The successful Financial Accountant should have:
*Proven experience in a similar accountancy role
*Immediate, or short notice availability
*Working towards professional accountancy qualification. (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
*2+ years experience working in finance or similar professional field.
*Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
*Oracle experience (preferred)
*Excellent written communication skills.
Job Offer
The successful Financial Accountant will receive:
*Competitive salary ranging from £40,000-£50,000 per annum (experience dependant)
*Opportunity to work in a large organisation within the retail industry.
*Hybrid working and flexible hours in central London office
*Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced accounting and finance environment.
*Collaborative and supportive work culture.