Senior Accountant

.We’re partnering with a leading international technical apparel group to recruit a Senior Accountant for its London head office. The group supplies specialist performance clothing across sport, outdoor and workwear markets, and sells through wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels in the UK and overseas.

This is a broad, hands on role reporting to the Finance Manager for the UK & Ireland. You’ll be central to the smooth running of the finance function and a trusted partner to the wider operational team.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the month end process and producing management accounts for two entities, including prepayments, accruals and fixed assets
• Reconciling and managing all balance sheet accounts for monthly review
• Leading the monthly P&L analysis and presenting it in review meetings
• Working closely with the marketing team to prepare the annual budget and control ongoing spend
• Supporting the wider annual budgeting process
• Preparing information for the annual audit and corporation tax computation
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Overseeing postings and period close on the ERP system
• Providing financial information and support to operational departments
• Guiding and supporting the Assistant Accountants
• Driving process improvements, strong controls, and accurate, timely reporting

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong technical accounting skills and excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel, plus the ability to pick up new financial systems quickly
• A proactive, personable communicator who is comfortable working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• A self starter who is pragmatic and tenacious, and keeps looking for ways to improve
• Organised and effective under pressure, and adaptable when priorities change

Why apply?

• A varied role with real visibility across the business
• Close working relationships with the Finance Manager, Retail Accountant and operational heads
• The chance to make your mark in a well-established, growing international business
• Hybrid working: London head office with a proportion of time working from home