Senior GL Accountant FTC

Ralph Lauren; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Senior General Ledger Accountant to oversee end‑to‑end general ledger accounting activities across multiple EMEA entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting in line with IFRS/US GAAP and local statutory requirements. Italian speaking is a plus!

In this role, you will lead key aspects of the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes (including accruals, prepayments, payroll, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance/accounting role, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and a good understanding of general ledger applications (SAP a plus).
• Good communication skills in English; Italian speaking is a plus.
• Accounting, finance, business or economics education/qualification.
• Results oriented, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Team player and customer service orientation with a can-do attitude.
• Organized, detail oriented and disciplined in follow‑through and completion.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes across Europe and the Middle East region, including accruals, prepayments, payroll and reconciliations.
• Lead preparation of statutory financial statements and provide support for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, Tax, Cash, Accounts Payable and other finance/ops teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency through technology and cross-functional cooperation.
• Contribute to SOX compliance and act as a key contact for audits.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree

Tools

SAP

General ledger systems

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior General Ledger Accountant to oversee and execute end‑to‑end general ledger accounting activities across multiple EMEA entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting in line with IFRS/US GAAP and local statutory requirements. Italian speaking is a plus!

In this role, you will lead key aspects of the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes (including accruals, prepayments, payroll, and reconciliations), support regional and group reporting, and provide oversight on statutory financial statements and variance analysis.

You will also ensure strong SOX compliance, act as a key contact for internal and external audits, and collaborate closely with FP&A, Payroll, Tax, and Legal team.

You will play an active role in driving process improvement initiatives and best practices through leverage of technology and effective collaboration/communication, helping to enhance efficiency and scalability across the region.

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• Support month-end close activities in accordance with reporting timelines, including review of trial balances.
• Process accruals, prepayments, payroll, and other journal entries for multiple entities across Europe
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting policies.
• Lead preparation of statutory financial statements and providing support for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, Tax, Cash, Accounts Payable, other finance and operations teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Support in other adhoc projects and activities within finance and operations team

Italian speaking is a plus!

• Previous experience in a similar finance / accounting role, preferably in a multinational environment
• Proficiency in Excel and fair understanding of general ledger applications (SAP experience a plus)
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) in English, Italian speaking is a plus!
• Accounting, finance, business or economics education / qualification
• Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong time-management skills, ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
• Team player and customer service orientated, can-do attitude.
• Organized, detail oriented and disciplined in follow through and completion.