Financial Accountant

The Retail Partnership Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Group Company in the UK seeks a qualified Financial Accountant for their luxury brand division. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing accounting processes, and enhancing financial controls. Ideal candidates are CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with expertise in Sage 200. Join a dynamic international business that values motivated finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA with relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of journals, reconciliations, and VAT.
• Proficient with Sage 200 and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing sales and margin reports and forecasts.
• Delivering accurate monthly and quarterly accounts.
• Managing journals, reconciliations, and cash flow.

Skills

Accounting experience

Strong knowledge of journals

Proficient in Sage 200

Analytical skills

Confident communication

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified

Tools

Sage 200

Advanced Excel

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for our client a leading Group Company with reputable global brands is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join their finance team for their luxury brand division. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and international business.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing sales and margin reports, forecasts, and costing sheets to support business performance
• Delivering accurate monthly and quarterly accounts with variance analysis and consolidated reporting
• Managing journals, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, cash flow, and fixed asset register
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting audits to ensure full compliance
• Enhancing financial processes, controls, and reporting to drive efficiency
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc financial analysis for senior management

Person Specification:

• Fully qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA with ' accounting experience (commercial or practice)
• Strong knowledge of journals, reconciliations, VAT, and intercompany accounting
• Proficient in Sage 200 (or similar) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• Analytical, detail-focused, and able to work to strict deadlines
• Confident communicator who can partner effectively with finance and non-finance teams
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to travel within the UK and Europe.