Selfridges Group - Group Assistant Accountant - Graduate

RHR UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in Greater London is looking for a recent graduate to join their finance team. You will be involved in preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and working towards a professional qualification such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA. This role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. The ideal candidate will enjoy a dynamic and fast-paced environment while gaining valuable experience in finance and accounting responsibilities.

Benefits

Study support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Recent university leavers seeking an entry-level role in finance and accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Willingness to pursue a professional qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, or CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of journals for the Group centre.
• Responsible for monthly management accounts preparation.
• Business partnering with cost centre holders to challenge costs.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good organisational and time management skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field (2:1 or above preferred)

Job description

Role Context

The Selfridges Group is comprised of Selfridges in the UK, Brown Thomas and Arnotts in Ireland and de Bijenkorf in the Netherlands, all of which are successful department stores in their own right. Although part of an overarching group structure, the business has purposefully sought to maintain the individuality of each brand and as such they all have a distinct positioning, in keeping with their local market and the customers that they serve.

Selfridges Group Central Teams purpose is to support the banners in thought leadership, cross-group project management, reporting and governance. Our culture is a dynamic and fast-paced one, and those with a pro-active mind-set, strong communication skills and an international perspective will find Selfridges Group an exciting, challenging and fulfilling organisation in which to work.

This graduate role is ideal for recent university leavers looking to start a career in finance and accounting. You will support the finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining records, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting, while working towards a professional qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA or CIMA).

Key areas of accountability

• Preparation and processing of journals for the Group centre and holding companies
• Preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Preparation of the Group management accounts and consolidation
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Preparation of the Group centre budget and forecast
• Business partnering with cost centre holders to understand and challenge costs
• Support the Accounts payable assistant with day to day activities including preparing payment runs and intercompany recharges
• Support the statutory year end process for the Group centre (stand alone and consolidation), including support with financial statement preparation and preparation of materials for the auditors
• Ad hoc financial analysis and support to team and cost centre holders

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field (2 : 1 or above preferred)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A willingness to learn and pursue a professional qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Study support towards a professional qualification e.g. AAT, ACCA or CIMA