Group Accountant - South West London (Chelsea) - Luxury Jewelry brand

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established, family-owned luxury jewelry brand as a Group Accountant in Chelsea. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and Head of Finance in a small team. You'll oversee financial compliance, manage bookkeeping, and prepare reports, all while driving financial strategy in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for finance and a background in retail or fashion, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving company.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role within an SME.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial data and compliance, maintaining accurate books.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the finance team and bookkeeping.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Bookkeeping

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Qualified by Experience

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Group Accountant - South West London (Chelsea) - Luxury Jewelry brand, London

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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 keen to hire a Group Accountant to join the finance team. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Finance in a small team of 2 and collaborate closely with the CEO and Owner to manage the company's finances and support business growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's financial data and ensure compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable, receivable, and daily financial entries and reconciliations.
• Manage daily operations of the finance team, including all bookkeeping activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and oversee the end-to-end monthly and yearly closing processes.
• Review financial plans and budgets regularly to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze financial reports and data to detect discrepancies.
• Implement systems to minimize errors in data collection and calculations.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to the Head of Finance.
• Assist in presenting financial reports to senior management, stakeholders, and board members.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have approximately 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within an SME environment.
• Be qualified by experience or an ACCA/CIMA finalist.
• Possess prior experience in retail, fashion, or FMCG sectors (highly preferred).
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Be willing to work 5 days a week at the Chelsea office.