Financial Accountant

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.

Client Details

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

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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