Group Accountant

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ecommerce group in Manchester is seeking a qualified accountant to support financial reporting and statutory audits. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. This role offers opportunities to work on diverse projects and improve financial controls within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access bespoke development programmes

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to on-site gym and wellbeing support

Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands

Referral bonus for new hires

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant - Newly qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) ideal for a first-time mover from practice.
• Understanding the principles of accounting and auditing.
• Excellent reporting skills to summarize work in a presentable way.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Financial reporting team for statutory audits and interim reporting.
• Investigate and present conclusions on technical matters.
• Challenge existing controls and implement improvements.
• Develop project plans and monitor delivery cycles.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Strong communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Planning and organisational skills

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Overview

The Group is a listed business with increasing corporate governance and accounting requirements worldwide. You will be reporting into and supporting across our financial reporting, Group finance function and will have the opportunity to work with the Group Finance Director. You will have a strong financial reporting skill base, able to support across UK and global compliance including statutory audits, along with supporting on one off projects as they arise. Sitting at a Group level, you will see all divisions of the business and work closely with our commercial teams, tax, treasury and company secretarial, you will therefore be someone who is personable and keen to build strong relationships and networks across the business. You will have strong project management skills driving high quality deliverables on time.

Responsibilities

• Support the wider Group Financial reporting team on the delivery of the statutory audits, interim and other reporting requirements at both the Group and subsidiary levels.
• Have the opportunity to get involved with one off projects.
• Investigate and present a conclusion on technical matters, including one off queries, papers for the audit process and accounting papers throughout the year.
• Constantly challenge the status quo on how we can improve controls across the Group, implement ideas and improvements to strengthen our financial controls.
• Develop a project plan and use tools to monitor each cycle from planning to delivery.
• Build strong networks across the business, regularly liaising with the divisional teams, legal teams and company secretarial team to obtain information and project manage fulfilment of audit responsibilities.
• Review of statutory information provided by divisional teams.
• Liaise with the tax compliance and indirect tax team.
• Be the point of contact for advisors and auditors as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant - Newly qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - ideal for a first time mover from practice.
• Understanding the principles of accounting and auditing, demonstrating a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills as this will involve dealing with a wide range of stakeholders across the business.
• An individual who is keen to build strong networks.
• Financial Reporting experience and experience with IFRS.
• Understanding of financial controls framework desired.
• Excellent reporting skills and ability to summarise the work performed in a simple and presentable way.
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment.
• Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• A confident mindset, comfortable in dealing with a wide range of key stakeholders.

About THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we\'re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you\'ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF

About Finance at THG

Finance at THG is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of finance from central functions such as accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax and internal audit, to specific commercial teams for each of our divisions; Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health and Brands. As the business expands and takes on new challenges in the form of acquired businesses or new ventures, finance is there to support every step of the way, leading to dynamic and challenging roles - no two days are the same! Common characteristics among our team are the ability to drive change, adaptability, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial spirit, to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance.

Benefits

• Access bespoke development programmes designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday day off.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa.
• On-site gym, on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Refer a friend and earn up to £1000 when they pass probation.
• Anniversary gifts at 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.