Group Financial Accountant - Luxury Fashion Brand

Hays PLC; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end fashion brand seeks a Group Financial Accountant to enhance their finance team. This is a unique opportunity to engage beyond typical reporting duties, with commercial responsibilities and a competitive salary of £55-57k plus bonus. The role promises professional growth and the chance to participate in a thriving business expanding internationally.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Up to £4,000 a year in retail benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Big 4 or Top 10 firms.
• Retail client exposure is essential.
• Ability to perform financial analysis and manage statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly statutory management accounts and month-end duties.
• Coordinate external audits and manage the AP function.
• Provide financial analysis and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Management Accounts

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Cash Flow Forecasting

Education

ACA Qualified

Job description

Group Financial Accountant - Luxury Fashion Brand

GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - LUXURY RETAIL BRAND - £55-57K + BONUS + BENEFITS

Your new company

A high-end fashion brand is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team! The client is looking for practice trained candidates, coming from the Big 4 or Top 10, with retail client exposure (a must!). This isn't your stock-standard reporting role, you will have the opportunity to get involved in much more than what is on the job description - including commercial duties! The business is growing, 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
• Coordinate external audit
• Oversee AP function, overseeing one AP
• UK VAT
• Financial analysis
• Weekly cash flow forecasting
• Supporting commercial duties (analysis, forward planning)

What you'll need to succeed

You'll 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!) You'll be provided the support to grow this role further, working amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development. You'll be able to grow this role to be more than the JD, you'll be able to get involved in commercial elements as well! The business is growing, opening more stores globally and growing their e-commerce presence - it's a very exciting time to join!

What you need to do now

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