Accountant

Investigo Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail brand is seeking an experienced Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves full month-end accounting support, cash flow forecasting, and various reporting tasks. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience and be part-qualified CIMA/ACCA with a strong background in finance and retail environments. A hybrid work schedule is offered, requiring 2 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and working capital management.
• Ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and aid in month-end processes.
• Maintain accuracy of financial records and ensure compliance.
• Conduct ad hoc reporting and analysis for senior management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cashflow forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Process improvement

Education

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive

Job description

Accountant (6 month FTC) – up to £60k depending on experience. Hybrid working – 2 days in. London.

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Accountant to join a Luxury Retail Brand supporting them with full month end and accounting support on a contractual basis. This role requires someone with excellent attention to detail, experience with cashflow forecasts and to help out with month end / balance sheet reconciliations etc.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly cash flow forecast
• Assisting the HoF with month end checking and due diligence across posting such as Balance Sheet reconciliations prepared by other team members
• Month end support on accounting – including but not limited to fixed assets, taxes, intercompany
• Assist the HoF with the ledger accounts, ensure high accounting standards are maintained in the business (e.g. reading up on new accounting processes, ensure correct CAPEX postings etc)
• Maintain and build where applicable processes across finance including but not limited to overheads & labour reporting
• Review and produce reporting and forecast of overhead costs
• Review/process monthly payroll reports
• Review and manage monthly pension submission

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare weekly sales flash reporting and send out to business each week
• Ensure NetSuite reports are correct and streamlined including chart of accounts
• Review of VAT submissions as well as ownership of HMRC portal, responsibility for owning relationship with HMRC
• Ad hoc analysis for the business
• Overhead reporting
• Labour reporting
• Ad hoc reporting for C-suite/LT/HODs

Audit and Yearly/Financial Submissions

• Ownership of people-related submissions: P11D, EMI scheme, shareholder dividends
• Ownership of yearly US taxes and accounting processes via US accountants – ensuring dates are in diary, are being communicated effectively and met in a timely manner
• Support of legal entity structure, ensuring it is updated and maintained regularly
• Support on all accounting processes such as dividends, equity accounting, loan structure, recharges & other ad hoc processes
• Ownership/support and maintenance of Companies House filing e.g. confirmation statements
• Support of UK Audit including relationship maintenance and adhering to deadlines
• Maintenance of yearly audit adjustments

Candidate Specification

• Key to this role is supporting the HoF and the team through a period of change. An all-rounder with knowledge across AR, AP, month end and statutory accounting who can step in and offer support or process improvement where needed
• Ability to understand, interpret and make recommendations on complex information. Strong understanding of financial concepts, cash flow forecasting techniques, and working capital management
• Ability to liaise with customers, suppliers and staff at all levels in a confident manner
• Ability to lead situations/meetings with internal and external parties
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment with ever changing priorities
• Ability to both build and analyse balance sheet and cashflows with full understanding of the impacts of transactions on each
• Proficiency in data analysis, and Excel
• Ability to understand bottlenecks/conflicts and work to resolve them
• Ability to liaise with several different stakeholders to gain buy-in and a solution for all
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent 4+ year experience
• Ideally a background in Retail, FMCG or start-up business
• Experience in a stock-based business or using NetSuite or Adaptive would be a bonus