Hybrid Financial Accountant – IFRS & Reporting Lead

The Works Stores Ltd.; Coleshill CP; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% Colleague Discount!

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Holiday 33 days

Share Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

The Works Stores Ltd. is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Reporting team in a hybrid role, with an immediate start for an ongoing temporary position. You will own complex accounting areas such as IFRS 16, IFRS 9 and IAS 36, support external audits and deliver timely interim and annual reporting.

You will lead month-end processes, oversee balance sheet items, coach junior staff and drive continuous improvements in reporting controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA or equivalent
• At least 3 years post-qualified experience within a financial reporting environment in industry, preferably retail
• Experience supporting statutory audits and preparing annual report and accounts disclosures, preferably for a listed company
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS 16, IFRS 9 and IAS 36
• Experience preparing technical accounting papers and supporting external audit reviews
• Experience reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and complex month-end accounting activities

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting and month-end activities
• Take ownership of the Group's complex technical accounting areas including IFRS 16, IFRS 9 and IAS 36, including preparation of supporting calculations, papers and disclosures
• Support the assessment and documentation of significant accounting judgements and estimates
• Act as a key contact for external auditors, coordinating requests and supporting the successful completion of interim reviews and year-end audits
• Play a leading role in the preparation of interim and annual financial statements, supporting the production of the Annual Report and subsidiary accounts
• Lead the review of complex month-end journals, reconciliations and balance sheet positions
• Take ownership of the stock, property and capex balance sheet and related P&L lines
• Review work completed by part-qualified members of the team, providing support, coaching and quality assurance
• Work with the Financial Processing team to improve understanding of costs, identify efficiencies and strengthen financial controls
• Analyse monthly results, investigate variances and build strong working relationships with Commercial Finance and operational stakeholders
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and ad hoc financial analysis for management
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies
• Provide support to the wider Financial Reporting team and deputise for the Senior Financial Reporting Manager where required

Skills

Self-Starter

Attention to detail

Technical accounting

Education

Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

The Works Stores Ltd. is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Reporting team in a hybrid role, with an immediate start for an ongoing temporary position. You will own complex accounting areas such as IFRS 16, IFRS 9 and IAS 36, support external audits and deliver timely interim and annual reporting.

You will lead month-end processes, oversee balance sheet items, coach junior staff and drive continuous improvements in reporting controls and efficiency.