Global Financial Assistant Accountant - 6 Month Fixed Term

Dr. Martens Plc; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension Scheme

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (

Docs discount

Job summary

Dr. Martens Plc is seeking a Global Financial Assistant Accountant to join the Financial Control team. You will handle month-end activities, prepare journals, manage accruals and reconciliations, and support statutory audits while upholding group policies.

You will collaborate with finance teams worldwide, drive process improvements, and contribute to disciplined financial leadership. This role supports growth, profitability, and consumer-focused decision making.

Qualifications

• Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally global or multi-site.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and ledger accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel (VLookups, pivot tables); familiarity with Dynamics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Month-end and ledger management: journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Audit, compliance and process improvement: assist with statutory audits and internal controls.
• Collaborate with global finance teams and support ad hoc projects.

Skills

Accounting qualification in progress

Finance role experience

Accounting principles

Excel skills (VLookups, pivot)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics (D365)

Job description

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 Financial Assistant Accountant, you’ll be part of the Financial Control team working closely with brilliant people across the business. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

This role plays a pivotal part in driving our consumer‑centric strategy, bringing Excellence through sharp commercial insight, Teamwork through strong cross‑functional partnership, Care through thoughtful, consumer‑led decision‑making, and Accountability through disciplined financial leadership.

Everything you do will help elevate the DM experience, enabling better decisions, unlocking profitable growth and ensuring we invest in the right opportunities for our consumers around the globe.

You’ll help us push boundaries, raise the bar and keep the spirit of DM alive in everything we deliver.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

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

• Month-end and ledger management: Prepare and post journals, handle accruals, prepayments and provisions, and complete balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain the group ledgers in line with group and local statutory requirements.
• Audit, compliance and process improvement: Prepare schedules for external and local statutory audits and make sure Group Accounting Policies and internal controls are followed. Support Finance UAT for system changes and simplify processes by removing work that adds no value.
• Collaboration and support: Work closely with finance teams around the world, provide cover and help with ad hoc projects. Raise risks and issues early with the Global Financial Accounting Manager.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a global or multi‑site environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and ledger accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLookups, pivot tables); familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics (D365) desirable.

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 in line with 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: Thursday 19th 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.

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