Financial/Management Accountant - Multi-National Retailer

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multi-national retailer as a Financial Accountant, where you will play a crucial role in financial reporting and analysis. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized brand while developing your skills further in finance. The company offers a competitive salary package alongside ongoing support for your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified or Finalist level accountant.
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in retail or with multi-national clients.

Responsibilities

• Carry out month-end responsibilities.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

UK GAAP

Financial analysis

Cost management

Process improvement

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Your new company
I'm currently partnering with an iconic multi-national retailer looking to hire a Financial Accountant with a commercial edge! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised brand and gain exposure to both financial and commercial responsibilities.

Your new role
Reporting to the FC, you'll be responsible for:

1. Carry out month-end responsibilities
2. Financial reporting - ensuring accurate & timely management reporting
3. Analyze the cost lines in the P&L and conduct P&L reviews
4. P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility including analysis, journals, and reconciliations
5. Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
6. Create insights into costs and performance
7. Process improvement
8. Track project costs and performance
9. Aid in business decision-making
10. Assist with year-end audit deliverables
11. Cross-functional collaboration with finance & non-finance teams
12. Adhoc projects

What you'll need to succeed
The client is open to two profiles of Newly Qualified/Finalist level accountants:
1- Finalist/Newly Qualified ACA—straight from practice (any size), with strong UK GAAP knowledge and experience working with multi-national clients
2- Finalist/Newly Qualified ACCA/CIMA—trained in industry, ideally with retail or multi-national experience.

What you'll get in return
You'll work for an exciting, globally renowned company that will support your ongoing development. You'll be offered a competitive salary of £55-60k (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits.

What you need to do now
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