Group Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury jewellery seeks a Group Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves overseeing financial data, managing the finance team, and collaborating closely with the Head of Finance and the CEO. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in retail or FMCG, and possess strong Excel and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a family-owned brand and drive financial strategies in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within an SME.
• Prior experience in retail/fashion/FMCG is heavily preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial data and compliance, ensuring accurate bookkeeping.
• Manage the finance team and perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Excel Skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA finalist

Qualified by experience

Job description

• Based in South West London (Chelsea)
• Global luxury jewellery brand

About Our Client

The client is a small retail brand that produces luxury jewellery. They are a well-established, family-owned brand that is keen for a Group Accountant to join the finance team. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Head of Finance in a very small team of 2. The successful candidate will also be working very closely with the CEO and Owner of the business to help manage the company's finances and drive the team forward.

Job Description

The successful Group Accountant will:

• Oversee the company's financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable, receivable, and daily financial entries and reconciliations.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the finance team, including all bookkeeping for the business.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and manage the end-to-end monthly and yearly close.
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
• Report to the Head of Finance with timely and accurate financial information.
• Assist the Head of Finance in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Group Accountant will:

• Have approximately 2-3 years of experience in a similar role in an SME.
• Be qualified by experience or an ACCA/CIMA finalist.
• Have prior experience working in a retail/fashion/FMCG business - heavily preferred.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Have strong Excel skills.
• Be happy to work 5 days per week in the Chelsea office.

What's on Offer

• £55,000 - £60,000
• Bonus (discretionary)