Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant – Retail & Fashion Company

We’re recruiting a Financial Accountant for our high‑end Retail & Fashion client. This newly created role supports the Financial Reporting team, responsible for balance sheet and related reporting.

• Dual reporting line into the Tax Manager and Group Finance Controller
• Generate and monitor duty drawback claims for multiple global markets, while identifying additional reclaim opportunities.
• Support the preparation of year‑end statutory accounts under UK GAAP/IFRS, liaising with external auditors as required.
• Produce quarterly forecasts of global duty costs
• Maintain strong balance sheet controls, ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with sourcing, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure accurate product costing, margin reporting, and compliance with customs requirements.
• Assist in monitoring international duty and tariff spend, incorporating this into commercial and financial reporting.
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, including global duty cost projections.
• Provide support across wider finance activities, including cash flow reporting, indirect tax compliance, and ad hoc analysis.

• Part Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Solid grounding in financial accounting principles, including UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in either practice or a financial accounting role in industry.
• Experience of reviewing or preparing Statutory Accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and identify root causes.
• Exposure to customs/tax compliance (duties, VAT, tariffs) is advantageous but not the primary focus.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, with the ability to interrogate ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to review processes and suggest improvements.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups within the accountancy profession. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom

Base pay range:
Financial Accountant, Central London, paying up to £40,000 plus benefits.