.We’re partnering with a leading international technical apparel group to recruit a Senior Accountant for its London head office. The group supplies specialist performance clothing across sport, outdoor and workwear markets, and sells through wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels in the UK and overseas.
This is a broad, hands on role reporting to the Finance Manager for the UK & Ireland. You’ll be central to the smooth running of the finance function and a trusted partner to the wider operational team.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the month end process and producing management accounts for two entities, including prepayments, accruals and fixed assets
- Reconciling and managing all balance sheet accounts for monthly review
- Leading the monthly P&L analysis and presenting it in review meetings
- Working closely with the marketing team to prepare the annual budget and control ongoing spend
- Supporting the wider annual budgeting process
- Preparing information for the annual audit and corporation tax computation
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Overseeing postings and period close on the ERP system
- Providing financial information and support to operational departments
- Guiding and supporting the Assistant Accountants
- Driving process improvements, strong controls, and accurate, timely reporting
Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Strong technical accounting skills and excellent attention to detail
- Advanced Excel, plus the ability to pick up new financial systems quickly
- A proactive, personable communicator who is comfortable working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- A self starter who is pragmatic and tenacious, and keeps looking for ways to improve
- Organised and effective under pressure, and adaptable when priorities change
Why apply?
- A varied role with real visibility across the business
- Close working relationships with the Finance Manager, Retail Accountant and operational heads
- The chance to make your mark in a well-established, growing international business
- Hybrid working: London head office with a proportion of time working from home