Group Management Accountant

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative beauty company as a Group Management Accountant. This role involves managing month-end processes, preparing management accounts for a global team, and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. With a focus on retail and ecommerce, you will play a key role in financial reporting and process implementation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment that values flexibility and personal growth, offering a supportive culture and numerous benefits. If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for finance and beauty, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Inclusive parental leave policy

Pension and life assurance

Wellness and social benefits

Dog friendly days at work

Generous product discount

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Must have advanced Excel skills and knowledge of UK accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end processes and prepare group management accounts.
• Conduct variance analysis and liaise with stakeholders.
• Assist with year-end audits and compliance requirements.

Skills

Management Accounting

Retail Experience

Ecommerce Transactions

Variance Analysis

Advanced Excel Skills

Knowledge of UK Accounting Standards

Process Implementation

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Group Management Accountant
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories and to scale at pace.

Over the last 10 years, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has experienced exceptional growth and is one of the most talked about brands in the beauty industry and beyond. It has become a global sensation across 50 markets (and growing), with over 2,300 employees globally who are part of the Dream Team making the magic happen.

Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is a truly global business, delivering market-leading growth, innovative retail and product launches fuelled by industry-leading tech — all with an internal culture of embracing challenges, disruptive thinking, winning together, and sharing the magic. The energy behind the brand is infectious, and as we grow, we are always looking for extraordinary talent who want to be part of this our success and help drive our limitless ambitions.

About the role
We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our Group Finance team for a 12 month maternity cover. Reporting into the Group Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the monthly Management Accounts for the Group (EMEA, North America & APAC), as well managing the month end timelines.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter, with knowledge and experience of both retail and ecommerce transactions and reconciliations. Responsible for the maintenance of balance sheet and month end reconciliations.

As a Group Management Accountant you will

• Ownership and management of month end process for the Group, ensuring adherence to Month end deadlines.
• Preparing and distributing the Group management accounts and providing timely and relevant group reporting.
• Responsible for maintenance of overseas accounting ledger and statutory account preparation in collaboration with relevant accounting firms to ensure compliance.
• Complete turnover rent submissions and lead turnover certificate audits for UK stores.
• Conduct variance analysis reporting and liaise with stakeholders across the business
• Assist with the year end audit process, and other compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations for various areas including Supplier rebate provision and intercompany
• Support Group Reporting Manager with implementing key internal control processes across the Group. Assisting in policy creation and process mapping documentation as required.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance projects

About you

• Part Qualified Accountant (or above) – CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of UK Accounting Standards
• Month end process experience is essential
• Retail Experience
• Must have demonstrable experience of implementation of processes
• Advanced excel skills (VLOOKUP’s, Pivot tables, Sum If etc.)
• Flexible & proactive, with an eagerness to learn
• NetSuite experience is desirable

Charlotte Tilbury is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where nimble mindsets, striving to deliver the best and wanting to be part of a global #dreaamteam are key. Even though we have requirements, our experience and background are just a guide, we still love to welcome applicants with more or less experience stated, provided necessary skills can be demonstrated.

Why join us?

• Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
• We’re a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
• Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
• Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
• Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces
• And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!

At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves. We celebrate and support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees - and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process.

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