Senior Accountant

LUSH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in London is seeking an experienced accountant to oversee general accounting responsibilities, including bank reconciliation, supervising monthly closings, and managing supplier payments. Candidates should have a Bac +5 in accounting, fluency in English, and proficiency in Sage 100 and other accounting tools. Strong internal customer service skills and good communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Initial experience in general accounting including monthly reporting.
• Mastery of accounting and tax rules (PCG, IFRS).
• Curious and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the general accounting of the Lush network.
• Supervising auxiliary accounting.
• Contributing to bank reconciliation and deposits.

Skills

Fluency in professional English

Strong internal customer service skills

Good oral communication skills

Proficiency in IT tools

Education

Bac +5 in accounting

Tools

Sage 100

Cegid

Office suite

Job description

Overview

Diversity matters

We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It's what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future.

We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!

Who we are

You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there's more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

Key Responsibilities

As part of your duties and within the scope of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, you will be responsible for:

• Participate in the general accounting of the Lush network in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
• Supervising auxiliary accounting.
• Contributing to bank reconciliation and bank deposits.
• Participating in the management of fixed assets.
• Supervising monthly closings: closing OD (FNP/CCA/PCA/FAE/social security and tax charges).
• Ensuring the monthly maintenance of accounts and their analysis.
• Contributing to the management of franchises.
• Participating in inter-company reconciliations.
• Participating in the accounting of payroll and stock inventories.
• Developing internal procedures.
• Participating in the accounting of expense reports and petty cash.
• Managing supplier payments.
• Verification of deferred income.
• Maintenance of the audit file and justification of balance sheet accounts.
• Point of contact for internal and external auditors.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bac +5 in accounting, supplemented by initial experience in general accounting including monthly reporting.
• Fluency in professional English is essential.
• Mastery of accounting and tax rules (PCG, IFRS).
• Proficiency in IT tools: Sage 100, Cegid, dematerialisation, Office suite.
• Strong internal customer service skills.
• Good oral communication skills, able to teach and be diplomatic with others, curious and proactive.