Financial Accountant | Retail | London/New Forest | *Hybrid/Remote with frequent HQ visits | £55,000 - £60,000

A growing retail brand is looking to hire a Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a team going through an impressive period of double-digit growth year on year and are looking to add to their strengths with a technically strong Financial Accountant.

This a great role which will give the opportunity for someone to shape processes and contribute to the growth a forward-thinking business.

*This is a hybrid role requiring one day every 2 weeks in the office in New Forest temporarily. The view is to open a shared working location in London later in the year which will require 2 days per week in office

Key responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of month end processes including accruals, prepayments and posting of journals
• Implement month end reporting and improving reporting processes
• Ownership and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for UK ensuring strong control and compliance
• Supporting the Financial Controller with monthly stock reconciliations and identifying process improvements
• Supporting and managing UK and EU VAT compliance including returns
• Working closely with Senior Finance members to improve processes, procedures, automation and control functions

You will be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
• Ideally exposure to retail candidates/ a year in industry
• Experience working in both a technical and commercial finance role
• Hands on and proactive nature

For your hard work you'll receive a generous benefits package including private healthcare, discounts on physio, dental and eye healthcare, 25 days holiday