Financial Controller

Financial Controller | £70,000 - £80,000 | London - Mayfair

For one of the worlds most prestigious luxury jewellers based in the heart of Mayfair, we are recruiting their new Accounting Manager (Financial Controller). With responsibility for statutory reporting, year-end audit, monthly reporting, Treasury and cash management, this Senior Accounting role presents a fantastic opportunity to work for a renowned brand, with a strong Royal and Celebrity appeal, operating across the UK, US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. This role will act as the finance expert in the UK office, providing advice to Retail / Salon staff relating to Tax, Financial Controls, Statutory requirements, policies and procedures. The Accounting Manager will mentor and develop an Assistant Accountant and will work closely with the UK Managing Director.

Main Duties:

• Preparation of year-end statutory audit, coordinate audit from start to close and preparation of statutory financial statements for audit review, working closely with USA HQ regarding audit issues & manage reconciliation of management and statutory accounts.
• Lead the monthly close on Navision and then the production of Monthly Management Accounts pack and variance analysis pack for USA
• Monitor cash position, cash flow forecasting for USA HQ, and prepare weekly FICO Liquidity reporting for Parent Co.
• Preparation of monthly staff commission, and oversee the payment of staff overtime - working closely with external Payroll provider for payroll and benefits calculations
• Oversee journal postings prepared by team and ensure accuracy of monthly accruals and reconciliation of intercompany accounts. Preparation of Tax and VAT returns
• Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Work closely with Salon / Retail staff, Senior Finance leadership (UK, USA, and Switzerland), Concessions Teams, and external stakeholders including Auditors, Payroll, Banks, and HMRC.

Person Specification:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or similar by experience) with strong experience working for an SME, ideally within Luxury Retail
• Proven track-record in preparing accounts from book entry to financial statement
• Experience of preparing statutory returns including VAT and PAYE
• Experience of payroll and benefits administration
• Ability to manage and mentor a small team
• Strong MS Excel skills and ideally experience with Microsoft Navision
• Professional, polite and well presented with excellent communication (verbal and written), stakeholder engagement and team working skills
• A positive, "can do" attitude with the ability to take direction as well as working with initiative and making decisions

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