Finance Accountant (Concessions)

Harvey Nichols; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury department store in London seeks a Finance Accountant to manage concessions' finances, ensuring accurate reporting and timely payments. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical, communication, and interpersonal skills, preferably with a relevant degree or studying accounting. The role involves preparing financial statements, analyzing sales, and collaborating with the concessions team. Benefits include discounts, career development, and more.

Benefits

Up to 40% off fashion

Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers

30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits

Clothing allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a finance department.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Interest in understanding systems and making improvements.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly concession statements.
• Posting of month-end journal into the accounting system.
• Analysis of sales and margins for concessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Planning and prioritization skills

Education

Degree or currently studying an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables, Data Filters, V-lookups)

Job description

Overview

Finance Accountant (Concessions)

Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Finance Accountant to join its thriving Finance department in our Head Office, London - Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.

This role entails management of the concessions business in all Harvey Nichols stores in the UK, Dublin and Online, including accurate reporting of sales and margins, processing monthly payments, preparation of monthly concession statements and posting journals.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly concession statements for stores and online and ensuring payments meet tight deadlines.
• Posting of month-end journal into the accounting system
• Analysis of sales and margins for concessions, preparing margin reports, and providing commentary of variances compared to budget and last year
• Investigating ad hoc queries from concessions and stores and responding in a timely manner
• Supporting the concessions team with finance related queries and reporting
• Assisting with the preparation and production of P&Ls and the management pack
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, submitting within deadlines and resolving variances in a timely manner
• Provide information relating to year-end internally and to the auditors
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory accounts and tax computations
• Assist in preparation of ad hoc tasks/projects as requested by the finance manager

Benefits

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as.

• Up to 40% off fashion
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
• Clothing allowance

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our Employee groups - Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!

Qualifications & What we're looking for

• Strong interpersonal skills - able to work as part of a team and liaising with external concessions is an integral part of this role.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Good planning and prioritisation skills. Able to work in a methodical manner.
• Good attention to detail.
• Interest in understanding systems and making improvements
• Experience of working in finance department.
• Good numerical skills
• Degree or currently studying an accounting qualification preferable (ACCA/CIMA).
• Excellent PC skills - intermediate Excel (including PivotTables, Data Filters, V-lookups etc).
• Retail experience would be advantageous.

How to apply

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don\'t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the "apply" button below to kick-start your journey with us.