Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant | Retail | London/New Forest | *Hybrid/Remote with frequent HQ visits | £55,000 - £60,000

A growing retail brand is looking to hire a Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a team going through an impressive period of double-digit growth year on year and are looking to add to their strengths with a technically strong Financial Accountant.

This a great role which will give the opportunity for someone to shape processes and contribute to the growth a forward-thinking business.

*This is a hybrid role requiring one day every 2 weeks in the office in New Forest temporarily. The view is to open a shared working location in London later in the year which will require 2 days per week in office

Key responsibilities

Taking ownership of month end processes including accruals, prepayments and posting of journals

Implement month end reporting and improving reporting processes

Ownership and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for UK ensuring strong control and compliance

Supporting the Financial Controller with monthly stock reconciliations and identifying process improvements

Supporting and managing UK and EU VAT compliance including returns

Working closely with Senior Finance members to improve processes, procedures, automation and control functions

You will be

ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified

Ideally exposure to retail candidates/ a year in industry

Experience working in both a technical and commercial finance role

Hands on and proactive nature

For your hard work you'll receive a generous benefits package including private healthcare, discounts on physio, dental and eye healthcare, 25 days holiday