Group Financial Accountant (Luxury Fashion)
Job Description
GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - LUXURY FASHION - ACA/ACCA - £55-60K + BONUS + BENEFITS (SHORT NOTICE A MUST)
Your New Company
I'm currently supporting a well-known luxury fashion retailer looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance function! They are open to ACA's coming straight from a top-tier practice with retail client experience OR ACCA industry-trained retail accountants. This role is a nice blend of statutory management accounts, tax compliance / VAT, cash flow forecasting and supporting the external audit.
**short notice is a must for this role, under 3 months notice**
Reporting into the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:
- Financial reporting & control: ownership of the month-end duties ensuring balance sheet integrity and month-end reporting
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments
- Maintaining IFRS financial reporting policies group-wide
- Stock and WIP reconciliation
- Support with process improvement and systems optimisation
- Budget vs actuals variance analysis
- Cash flow forecasting and control
- Led statutory audit delivery - primary contact for external auditors
- Manage quarterly VAT and assist in tracking tax returns
- Ad hoc projects and analysis as required
You'll either be:
1) an ACA coming from a Top 6 firm with Retail client experience
2) a retail industry trained ACCA accountant
You'll also be a strong communicator who can engage with C-suite & stakeholders, have strong Excel skills, and a strong foundation in UK GAAP & IFRS reporting standards. You'll also be someone with a passion for luxury retail/fashion!
**short notice is a must for this role, under 3 months notice** What You’ll Get in Return
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus + benefits
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
- Career development in a high-growth, purpose-driven business
Apply now or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays UK to discuss this opportunity further.#4661298
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