Finance Accountant (Concessions)

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

Job summary

A luxury department store is seeking a Finance Accountant for its Finance department in London. Responsibilities include preparing monthly concession statements, analyzing sales and margins, and supporting the finance team. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, good communication abilities, and a degree or accounting qualification. The role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on diversity and luxury retail.

Benefits

Up to 40% off fashion

30% off beauty and perfumery

Clothing allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills; able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Good planning and prioritization skills; attention to detail.
• Interest in improving systems; experience in finance department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly concession statements for stores and online.
• Post month-end journals into the accounting system.
• Analyze sales and margins for concessions.
• Investigate ad hoc queries from concessions and stores.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning and prioritization

Good numerical skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

Degree or accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Luxury department store finance role focusing on the concessions business across Harvey Nichols stores in the UK, Dublin and Online. The role covers reporting of sales and margins, processing monthly payments, preparing concession statements, posting journals and supporting the finance team with reporting and ad hoc queries. The position emphasizes diversity, challenge, and a commitment to the luxury retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly concession statements for stores and online and ensuring payments meet tight deadlines.
• Posting of month-end journals into the accounting system.
• Analysis of sales and margins for concessions; preparing margin reports with commentary on variances vs. budget and prior 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work as part of a team and liaising with external concessions is integral to the 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 a finance department; good numerical skills.
• Degree or currently studying an accounting qualification preferable (ACCA/CIMA).
• Excellent PC skills with intermediate Excel (including PivotTables, Data Filters, V-lookups, etc.).
• Retail experience would be advantageous.

Rewards & Benefits

• Up to 40% off fashion
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
• Clothing allowance
• Charity days, season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust;
• Opportunity to join employee groups such as Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability.

Harvey Nichols is searching for a new Finance Accountant to join its Finance department at Head Office, London - Knightsbridge. We champion career development and support your journey with us.