Global Assistant Accountant - Cash - 6 Month Fixed Term

Dr. Martens Plc; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Welcome Docs benefits

Docs discount

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private healthcare

Annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata

Volunteer days

Zusammenfassung

Dr. Martens Plc is seeking a Global Assistant Accountant - Cash to join the Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. The role focuses on cash, bank, and balance sheet accounting across group entities, delivering reconciliations, controlling cash processes and supporting robust month-end closure.

You will partner with Treasury, Retail Operations and Finance to ensure accurate reporting and effective cash management, with opportunities to drive improvements and learn within a global brand.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in finance or accounting, with exposure to cash accounting and bank reconciliations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain financial integrity.
• Proficient in Excel for large data analysis and accurate reporting.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with ability to manage priorities across international teams.
• Accounting qualification in progress considered advantageous.

Aufgaben

• As our Global Assistant Accountant - Cash, manage global cash and bank accounting, daily/monthly activities, and reconcile cash transactions across entities.
• Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity, prepare reconciliations and support month-end close.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Retail Operations, Customer Services and Finance to optimise cash and banking processes.
• Support audit/compliance activities with documentation and audit-ready records.
• Drive continuous improvement, share best practices, and support the wider Finance team.

Kenntnisse

Cash accounting

Bank reconciliations

Balance sheet reconciliations

Internal controls

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Professional development

Ausbildung

Accounting qualification in progress

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it's a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We're a thriving, values-driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you're ready to make your mark, you're in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They're not just words - they're how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Global Assistant Accountant - Cash, you'll be part of the Finance team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Global Financial Accounting Manager. You'll be right at the heart of fast-moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

Please note, this role is being hired on a 6 month fixed term basis.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

The Global Assistant Accountant, Cash supports the accurate, timely and well-controlled accounting of cash, bank and related balance sheet accounts across all group entities. Working as part of the global cash accounting team, this role is responsible for performing high-quality reconciliations, resolving variances and supporting robust month-end close processes.

By ensuring the integrity of cash balances and supporting strong financial controls, the role underpins reliable financial reporting, effective working capital management and scalable global finance operations.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Global Assistant Accountant - Cash, you will be responsible for:

• Managing global cash and bank accounting, performing daily and monthly accounting activities, preparing accurate bank reconciliations and ensuring cash transactions are recorded completely and correctly across retail, e-commerce and holding entities.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity, preparing reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities and ensuring compliance with Group accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Partnering with key stakeholders, responding to cash-related queries and working closely with Treasury, Retail Operations, Customer Services and Finance teams to support effective cash and banking processes.
• Supporting audit and compliance activities, preparing accurate documentation, maintaining audit-ready records and assisting with internal and external audit requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement and team collaboration, identifying opportunities to enhance cash accounting processes, sharing best practice and providing support across the wider Finance team as required.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Put simply, the key things we're looking for are:

• Experience in finance or accounting, with exposure to cash accounting, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and a good understanding of accounting controls and processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues accurately and maintain high standards of financial integrity.
• Good technical capability, including confidence using Excel to analyse large data sets and support accurate financial reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and build effective working relationships with colleagues across Finance and international teams.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, demonstrating initiative to improve processes and ways of working, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and a relevant accounting qualification in progress considered advantageous.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (pro rata to duration of FTC)
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you're excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we'd love to hear from you.

Application closing date: Wednesday 11th of November 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.