Senior Financial Accountant

Department: Ops & Reporting

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Reporting To: Umar Mahmood

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our busy Financial Accounts team. You will work closely with the Head of Operational Finance with a deep dive into the current accounting policies and procedures with a view to implement efficiency and control.

You will be responsible for:

• Streamline Group’s yearend financial statement preparation process.
• Support the Head of operational finance in an end-to-end review of financial processes and controls with a view to identify improvement/efficiency opportunities and drive action for change.
• Preparing Group Accounting Policy manual
• Manage year end audit
• Own and manage the AR function
• Provide technical advice on FRS
  102 and other related accounting standards
• Own and manage FRS
  102 Lease accounting and revenue recognition transition
• Review of Group’s accounting policies and disclosures to ensure that these are in line with the accounting standards and Company’s Act
• Review of finance balance sheet reconciliation process and implement any changes required.
• Provide added value and commercial insight to the business alongside key financial reports.
• Support on Year End queries where required.

Suitable candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Qualified Accounting degree (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent)
• 3+ years' experience in audit or within a similar role, preferably within a Retail/FMCG environment but not essential.
• Proven experience of improving processes with evident outcomes.
• Full understanding of FRS
  102 and Companies Act
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage workload to tight deadlines, specifically at Period End.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. We understand our assignment, take ownership and deliver amazing results. Our people are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions, that’s why we are the ultimate place to work. Winning together is what a career at River Island is like.

This role is based at our Head Office, Chelsea House, in West London. Check us out here on a map.

• Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
• Reducing your everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
• A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
• Every family is unique, we support with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and receive matched funding.
• Progression focus throughout Retail & Head Office. Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications.
• We contribute toward your retirement and offer a private pension plan.
• The choice to opt in for healthcare through our provider AXA.
• 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all employees to uphold our values and contribute to a positive working environment.

Our business is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.