Senior Financial Accountant

Next PLC; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Next PLC is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their International Financial Accounting team in Enderby, Leicester. This role involves preparing financial reports, supporting new business operations, and mentoring junior accountants. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with strong experience in financial processes and reporting, ready to thrive in a dynamic international environment.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

Company performance based bonus

Sharesave scheme

On-site Nursery available

10% off partner brands

Access to fantastic discounts at Staff Shops

Digital GP and health services

Free on-site parking

Financial Wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial statement preparation and monthly reporting.
• Proven ability to develop and improve financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reporting.
• Supporting the set-up of new international business operations.
• Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts for global entities.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Location: Head Office, Enderby, Leicester

Salary: Competitive base + bonus & benefits

Are you a qualified accountant looking to step into a high-impact role within a dynamic international finance environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join our International Financial Accounting team at our Group Finance function in Enderby, Leicester.

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial reporting and control framework across our growing portfolio of international businesses. This is your chance to make your mark at a FTSE 100-listed organisation

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting directly to the International Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reporting, including journal postings and financial packs
• Supporting the set-up of new international business operations by developing robust processes and controls
• Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts for global entities (Germany, Dubai, India, USA)
• Collaborating with external auditors and advisors during audits
• Working with commercial and operational teams to ensure timely, accurate financial data
• Mentoring and overseeing the work of a Junior Financial Accountant

This is a hands-on, varied role that gives you exposure to international operations, half-year and year-end reporting, and the opportunity to shape a growing team.

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in financial statement preparation and monthly reporting
• Proven ability to develop, improve, and challenge financial processes and controls
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across multiple teams
• Adaptable and driven – you thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace change

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and be part of an exciting growth journey, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About some of our Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Apply Before: 05/29/2025, 11:51 AM

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