financial accountant

Starbucks EMEA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday a year

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Starbucks Global Academy access

Free coffee weekly

Partner discounts 30%

Job summary

Starbucks EMEA is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team in the UK. You will prepare monthly management accounts and year-end reporting in US GAAP, support multi-site operations, and collaborate with partners across the business to ensure compliance with accounting regulations.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification (or international equivalent) with strong double-entry bookkeeping, ERP experience (Oracle, HFM, Anaplan XL), and excellent communication to explain complex concepts.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification required or international equivalent.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS16 accounting standards.
• Experience with large ERP systems such as Oracle, HFM and Anaplan XL.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to the business for your area and identify automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain monthly management accounts and year-end reporting in US GAAP.
• Produce statutory accounts and supporting schedules as assigned.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly P&L and balance sheet analyses and comments.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and analysis.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or international equivalent)

Tools

Oracle ERP

HFM

Anaplan XL

Job description

We're looking for a financial accountant to join our team here at Starbucks EMEA. A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired. Where your voice is brewed into everything we do. At Starbucks, we're all about you.

As part of this role, you'll be responsible for preparing monthly management and year-end financial accounts within occupancy on a timely and accurate basis in compliance with relevant legal, accounting and tax regulations. Collaborating with partners across the business, you'll support the UK market in meeting its accounting and reporting requirements.

We'll look to you to bring your experience in managing accounting for large, multi-site operations, including preparing financial statements and supporting schedules. You'll be ACA/ACCA qualified (or hold an international equivalent) with a strong understanding of US and IFRS16 accounting standards. Advanced double entry and bookkeeping knowledge is essential along with experience with large ERP systems such as Oracle, HFM, and Anaplan XL. You'll also demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate cross functionally, and explain complex accounting concepts to non-accountants.

About

The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working as our financial accountant, you'll get involved in:

• Providing accounting support to the business for your respective area. Identifying and highlighting opportunities for automation and best practice improvements
• Developing and maintaining various accounting systems and processes required to produce monthly management accounts in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring accuracy and completeness for assigned P&L and balance sheet responsibilities
• Producing statutory accounts and supporting schedules as assigned
• Preparing monthly and quarterly P&L and Balance Sheet variance analyses and commentary, along with related supporting schedules
• Providing documentation and analysis to support internal and external audits
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasts
• Preparing accruals and other journal entries based on outcomes from monthly meetings with relevant stakeholders
• Establishing and maintaining accounting controls to ensure compliance with Starbucks’ internal policies and applicable accounting regulations
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive process documentation for areas of responsibility
• Coordinating activities with external tax and accounting providers as needed

In return, we'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits that include:

• 25 days holiday a year (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible benefits - in addition to the benefits listed here we’ll also provide you with an additional 4% to allow you to select the benefits that suit you
• Life assurance and private medical insurance for yourself
• Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself)
• Free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise
• Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform
• Subscription to Headspace
• Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit)
• Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!)
• A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family

So, if you're looking for a new opportunity, with us you'll be welcomed, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired. Here you'll be heard. Because here, you're a part of it all. Here you belong.

Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.

Please note that this role is subject to a background check process in accordance with UK employment regulations. Successful candidates may be required to undergo relevant checks, including but not limited to, criminal record, employment history, and right-to-work verification.