An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Financial Accountant to join a dynamic and thriving retail organisation. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role within the finance function, taking ownership of core financial processes while contributing to strategic financial planning and operational improvements.
This position offers broad exposure across financial reporting, financial operations, systems development, and process improvement, making it an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to further develop their career in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Financial Controller in the day-to-day management of the finance function.
- Oversee finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash flow, and credit control.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and assist with annual financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and tax reporting requirements, including VAT, PAYE, RCT, LPT, and Intrastat returns.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate financial records are kept.
- Produce timely financial reports and analysis for senior management, the Board, and Audit & Risk Committee.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process.
- Oversee weekly and monthly payroll processes, including year-end payroll activities.
- Review and approve overhead expenditure for processing within the finance system.
- Support annual stock take activities, including stock ageing and costing analysis.
- Drive improvements across finance systems, reporting processes, and automation initiatives.
- Ensure financial systems, controls, and procedures remain efficient, accurate, and fit for purpose.
- Support and develop the finance team while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Build effective working relationships across the business and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
- Work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
Key Requirements:
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is essential.
- Ideally 2+ years' post-qualification experience in a similar finance role.
- Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to engage confidently with senior management.
- People management experience.
- Excellent IT skills, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems.
- Experience within retail, FMCG, or a fast-paced commercial environment would be advantageous.
