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Financial Accountant

London Interim £40,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
This role owns statutory financial reporting and leads the audit process, working closely with global finance and external auditors. It also supports month-end reporting, variance analysis, retail rent certifications, and new store openings across the region. This role willl be on a fixed term contract basis, starting from six months.
  • Own statutory reporting in a high-growth global retailer
  • Partner cross-functionally on new store expansion

About Our Client

A globally recognised womenswear and activewear retailer within the premium lifestyle sector. The organisation combines retail excellence with ongoing international growth and a collaborative, commercially focused finance team.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of this Financial Accountant role will be:

  • Prepare the statutory financial statements and manage the statutory financial audit process, working closely with external auditors, the global finance team, and local service providers.
  • Review and reconcile key accounts and post monthly journal entries for month end reporting.
  • Review monthly financial results and lead the actual to forecast variance analysis.
  • Prepare turnover rent certificates on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support New Store Openings across the region.
  • Manage other ad-hoc audit and reporting requests.
  • Identify continuous improvements in existing processes and ways of working.



The Successful Applicant

The successful Financial Accountant should have:

  • Proven experience in a similar accountancy role
  • Immediate, or short notice availability
  • Working towards professional accountancy qualification. (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
  • 2+ years experience working in finance or similar professional field.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Oracle experience (preferred)
  • Excellent written communication skills.

What's on Offer

The successful Financial Accountant will receive:

  • Competitive salary ranging from £40,000-£50,000 per annum (experience dependant)
  • Opportunity to work in a large organisation within the retail industry.
  • Hybrid working and flexible hours in central London office
  • Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced accounting and finance environment.
  • Collaborative and supportive work culture.
Contact
Molly Samson
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6955426
Phone number
+44 207 269 2197

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Molly Samson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2197
Job reference
JN-022026-6955426