Finance Accountant

Next; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in England seeks a qualified Commercial Accountant to manage lease accounting for over 1,000 properties. The role involves financial reporting, strategic analysis, and process improvement in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are ACCA or ACA qualified with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Excel. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the finance operations within the organization.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

Company performance-based bonus

Sharesave scheme

On-site nursery

10% off partner brands

Early VIP access to sales

Access to discounts at Staff Shops

Great food at restaurants

Access to digital GP

Free on-site parking

Financial wellbeing services

Apprenticeship opportunities

Direct to work discounts

Support networks

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified with a strong accounting background.
• Detail-oriented and a natural problem solver.
• Proficient in Excel and other financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease accounting for over 1,000 properties.
• Lead monthly reporting and forecasting for lease costs.
• Control the lease accounting system and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare financial papers for Board meetings.

Skills

ACCA or ACA Qualified

Background in Finance Accountancy

Problem-solving

Excel-savvy

Organised

Proactive

Job description

About the Role

Ready to take ownership of a high-impact finance role in a fast-paced, commercial environment? We're looking for a confident, qualified accountant with a sharp eye for detail and a commercial mindset to join our Retail Cost team at NEXT. This is your chance to be the go-to expert working with a diverse property lease portfolio and directly supporting senior finance leaders across the business.

What the role is about? As our Commercial Accountant, you'll lead the charge on all things lease accounting - managing the financials for over 1,000 leases and playing a key role in forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis. You'll also take the reins on improving systems, processes, and reporting functionality - plus, you'll manage and mentor one direct report. It's a varied, hands-on role offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders, collaboration across teams like Group Finance and Estates, and the chance to truly drive change.

What you'll be doing

• Own lease accounting for over 1,000 properties, including lease commitments, renewals
• Lead monthly reporting and forecasting for lease costs, partnering closely with our Estates team to stay ahead of any changes
• Control the lease accounting system, ensuring accurate data, smooth processes, and effective supplier management
• Support Group Finance in preparing property lease results for monthly, half-year, and year-end reporting
• Prepare Board-ready financial papers and field IFRS16-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Drive process improvement by identifying smarter ways of working and leading changes across your remit

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• ACCA or ACA Qualified
• Background in Finance Accountancy
• A natural problem solver who thrives on detail and accuracy
• Excel-savvy and tech-friendly - able to handle data, systems and reporting with ease
• Organised, commercial and comfortable managing deadlines and priorities
• Motivated, proactive, and ready to make a real impact

We are particularly keen to hear from people in practice who are looking to make a move into Industry

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About Us

You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!

About the Team

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.