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Discovery is at the centre of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores. We are part of the TJX Family which includes TK Maxx, and Homesense in Europe and the UK and across the rest of the world you will find us as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Winners.With variety comes plenty of surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Are you ready to Discover Different?

Job Summary

• TJX Europe is the European division of The TJX Companies, Inc. the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions worldwide, ranking number 80 in the 2020 Fortune 500 listings.
• TJX Europe currently operates TK Maxx in UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Poland & Austria as well as Homesense and TK Maxx.com in the UK.
• This is a key position within TJX Europe’s Financial Accounting team with responsibility for the integrity of the Financial Statements for TK Maxx in Region 2; currently comprising Germany, Austria & Poland. TK Maxx Region 2 currently comprises approx.: 165 stores in Germany; 16 stores in Austria and 55 stores in Poland.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the monthly preparation and review of the TK Maxx Region 2 P&L to “Income from Store Operations”; collaborating with colleagues in the Commercial Finance & Financial Control teams to ensure a clear and common understanding of variances to the annual budget and monthly re-forecasts. This includes taking ownership of R&M, Gas, Electricity, MIS, Accelerated Depreciation, Professional fees.
• Support the preparation of budgeting, reconciliation and re-forecasting of all lease accounting costs for TK Maxx Region 2 stores.
• The maintenance and reconciliation of the Fixed Asset books for TK Maxx Region 2 stores as-well as monthly reporting of spend.
• Support the reporting of the monthly Consolidated Financial Statements (P&L and Balance Sheet) for all Region 2 entities in US GAAP;
• Supporting the Balance Sheet reconciliation and review process; ensuring that all accounts owned by the TK Maxx Region 2 team are reconciled and reviewed in a timely manner with any risks or opportunities clearly identified & communicated.
• Preparation of the Germany Board Pack.
• Support ad hoc projects and other key deliverables/objectives of the Financial Accounting team.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• (Newly) Qualified accountant with proven post qualification experience in a multi site environment
• Some experience of preparing statutory accounts in either Germany or Poland would be preferable.
• Thorough grasp of basic closing routines/ ability to ensure integrity of the general ledger in all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to drill down to appropriate level of detail, and then understand and communicate the cause of variances to budget & re-forecast.
• Ability to critically evaluate processes and oversee the execution of recommendations for improvement.
• Flexibility in approach and a willingness to go beyond the defined role.
• Experience of Oracle Financial system preferable.

Come and Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.