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MONTH END, HALF YEAR AND YEAR-END

• Closing month-end for accounts receivable in finance.
• Perform and reconcile all accounts receivable entries.
• Responsible for collecting all payments due to the company.
• Creating invoices for customers and allocating receipts to match against the invoice.
• Reconciling concession sales from the invoice to the system.
• Managing and taking ownership of various balance sheet reconciliations including prepayments and accruals.
• Allocations of costs between cost centres and stores.
• Producing turnover certificates for stores and liaising with the external auditors on this.
• Entering exchange rates into finance system
• Assist the tax accountant with sundry accounting information required for tax reporting and submission of tax returns.

This involves:

• Extracting GL information on provisions, Assets, IFRS16 entries,
• Details needed of certain expenses (such as repairs and maintenance, legal fees and other penalties and interest)
• Adjustments to LEADS (tie-in to LEADS) and consolidation entries or adjustments.
• Obtaining budgets and forecast information required for estimates,
• Assist with information that may be required for system design (i.e. clearing journals)
• Extracting certain VAT reports as soon as the GL closes.
• Be the in country liaison with HMRC’s to whom all the tax correspondence can be sent.
• Provide business support to business stakeholders.
• Providing ad hoc reports where necessary.
• Dealing with interim and year-end audit queries.
• System testing involving new projects or initiatives across different software

Additional role specific that you may be responsible for:

• Any other duties as and when required

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Uphold company’s reputation by being a great ambassador for the brand.
• Bring ideas to management on how ongoing improvements can be achieved.

DEVELOPMENT OF SELF AND OTHERS

• Take ownership for own development and participate in a coaching and feedback culture.
• Achieve agreed company objectives; attend training sessions, team meetings as requested.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact and gain respect and trust at all levels.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives on being fully accountable for their work.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills whilst still being able to view the ‘Big Picture’.
• Ability to work well with others and handle pressure and rapidly changing demands in a fast paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Finance degree
• Part qualified ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum 3 year experience in finance
• Deferred tax, VAT or corporate tax experience advantageous
• Strong excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Exposure to Oracle would be advantageous
• Strong numeric, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience of working in a fast paced multi-site retail environment would be useful
• IT literate with experience gained in larger organisation with multiple platforms
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Must be a flexible and adaptable person in terms of taking on responsibilities and covering for the work of others in the management accounts team when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,534.96-£65,257.30 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• accounting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Financial Accountant