Group Financial Accountant - Luxury Fashion Brand

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is a unique opportunity to engage in a range of commercial duties beyond standard reporting, especially as the business expands both domestically and internationally. You will be part of a growing organization that values professional development, offering a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including retail discounts. If you are ACA qualified and have experience with retail clients from a Big 4 or Top 10 background, this role promises to be both rewarding and exciting.

Benefits

Retail Discounts

Professional Development Support

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA Accountant with experience in retail finance.
• Experience in Big 4 or Top 10 firms with retail client exposure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly statutory management accounts and oversee month-end duties.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliation and statutory accounts preparation.

Skills

Financial Analysis

UK VAT Compliance

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Accounts Payable Management

Education

ACA Qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Your new company

A high-end fashion brand is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team! The client is seeking practice-trained candidates, coming from the Big 4 or Top 10 firms, with retail client exposure (a must!). This isn't your standard reporting role; you'll have the opportunity to engage in much more than what's on the job description, including commercial duties! The business is expanding, including opening more stores internationally, so you'll be joining at a very exciting time!

Your new role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include:

• Monthly statutory management accounts
• Month-end duties
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• Statutory accounts preparation with external third parties
• Oversee Accounts Payable function, managing one AP
• UK VAT compliance
• Financial analysis
• Weekly cash flow forecasting

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an ACA Qualified Accountant, coming straight from either Big 4 or Top 10 firms with retail client exposure.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £55-57k + 10% bonus + benefits (including up to £4,000 a year of retail discounts!). You'll receive support to grow this role further, working alongside impressive finance leaders who will assist with your professional growth and development. You'll have the opportunity to expand this role beyond the JD, including involvement in commercial elements! The business is growing, opening more stores globally and expanding their e-commerce presence — it's a very exciting time to join!