Accountant - lease Accounting UK & IE - 1 year Contract

H&M; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion company seeks an Accountant for Lease Accounting in London. This role involves managing rent-related costs, preparing reconciliations, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal for qualified accountants eager to grow in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy attractive benefits and development opportunities in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Development opportunities

Participation in H&M Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Retail / Lease Accounting.
• Understanding of Capital Accounting and property legislation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all rent-related costs and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Lease Admin and handle payment queries.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.

Skills

Lease Accounting

Financial Control

Education

Qualified Accountant

Part-Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accountant - Lease Accounting UK & IE - 1 Year Contract

Job Description

The role encompasses a wide range of Lease Accounting tasks. You will work within our property accounts team and collaborate closely with the Accounts and Expansion/Legal teams. The environment is fast-paced and constantly evolving.

• Responsible for all rent-related costs – Fixed Rent, Turnover Rent, Service Charge, Insurance, Storage, Merchant Association Fees.
• Coordinate with Lease Admin to ensure landlords/agents receive Turnover Certificates as per lease conditions and update all leases for IFRS 16 & Non-IFRS 16 on Lima.
• Handle emails related to remittances, payment queries, turnover queries, and completion statements.
• Work with external auditors.
• Prepare high-standard Balance Sheet reconciliations for lease assets, liabilities, prepayments, and accruals, ensuring differences are reconciled, explained, and resolved promptly.
• Support the Senior Accountant and Lease Admin with ad hoc requests.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet internal reporting deadlines and external regulatory requirements.
• Embrace change and seek continuous improvements.

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate with multiple teams, including Accounts and Expansion, providing insights and recommendations to support business growth.

Who You Are

We seek individuals with experience in Lease Accounting, eager to learn and grow in Accounting and Financial Control fields.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant
• Experience in Retail / Lease Accounting
• Experience in Turnover Lease Accounting
• Understanding of Capital Accounting, leasehold & property legislation

Good to have:

• Experience in SAP

Who We Are

H&M Group is a global fashion company committed to sustainable, affordable, and innovative fashion. Our culture is inclusive, collaborative, and driven by shared values.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We offer attractive benefits, development opportunities, staff discounts across our brands, and participation in our H&M Incentive Program.

Join Us

If your experience and ambitions align with this role, apply via our careers site by May 18, 2025. This is a 1-year contract based in London.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment. Please do not include a cover letter with your application.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Not Applicable
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Retail