Group Financial Accountant (Luxury Fashion)
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Your New Company
I’m currently supporting a well-known luxury fashion retailer looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance function! They are open to ACA’s coming straight from a top-tier practice with retail client experience OR ACCA industry-trained retail accountants. This role is a nice blend of statutory management accounts, tax compliance / VAT, cash flow forecasting and supporting the external audit.

Your New Role
Reporting into the Finance Director, you’ll be responsible for:
*Financial reporting & control: ownership of the month-end duties ensuring balance sheet integrity and month-end reporting
*Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments
*Maintaining IFRS financial reporting policies group-wide
*Stock and WIP reconciliation
*Support with process improvement and systems optimisation
*Budget vs actuals variance analysis
*Cash flow forecasting and control
*Led statutory audit delivery - primary contact for external auditors
*Manage quarterly VAT and assist in tracking tax returns
*Ad hoc projects and analysis as required

What You’ll Need to Succeed
You’ll either be:
1) an ACA coming from a Top 6 firm with Retail client experience
2) a retail industry trained ACCA accountant
You’ll also be a strong communicator who can engage with C-suite & stakeholders, have strong Excel skills, and a strong foundation in UK GAAP & IFRS reporting standards. You’ll also be someone with a passion for luxury retail/fashion!

What You’ll Get in Return
*Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus + benefits
*Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
*Career development in a high-growth, purpose-driven business

Interested?
Apply now or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays UK to discuss this opportunity further.
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Job number 3664920

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