Finance Tech Lead: Retail Accounting & Automation

Halfords Group PLC; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Retail Financial Accountant & Digital Lead to manage financial data and enhance processes within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will oversee balance sheet reconciliations, support ERP transformations, and collaborate with stakeholders. The role demands a qualified accountant with ERP experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary up to £70,000, and substantial benefits including employee discounts and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Employee discounts

Annual discretionary bonus

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance/process improvement.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Knowledge of AI tools including Copilot.
• Advanced Excel skills and Power BI experience.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheet reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.
• Support finance transformations and ERP implementation.
• Prepare technical accounting journals and revenue recognition.
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities.
• Implement process improvements and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with auditors during financial cycles.

Skills

Process improvement

Automation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Technical accounting

ERP systems experience

AI tools usage

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Copilot

Data analytics tools

Job description

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Retail Financial Accountant & Digital Lead to manage financial data and enhance processes within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will oversee balance sheet reconciliations, support ERP transformations, and collaborate with stakeholders. The role demands a qualified accountant with ERP experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary up to £70,000, and substantial benefits including employee discounts and professional growth opportunities.