Job description
Axon Moore are working with a Global market leading retail company who are looking for an interim Financial Accountant to work at the Blackburn head office.
Our Finance Team is expanding and we have a new opportunity available for a Financial Accountant.
In this role you will be required to deal with monthly financial reporting ensuring controls and policies and processes are adhered to.
Duties:
Please note, this role is based in Blackburn and you must be able to get in to the office 5 days per week. Free parking and excellent benefits package provided.
Our Finance Team is expanding and we have a new opportunity available for a Financial Accountant.
In this role you will be required to deal with monthly financial reporting ensuring controls and policies and processes are adhered to.
Duties:
- Weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, adhering to the reporting timetable.
- Complex, high volume balance sheet reconciliations.
- Business partnering the operational managers, providing financial support and queries on P&Ls.
- Variance and trend analysis by site, by brand.
- Production and posting of key journals including accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income.
- Support the commercial finance team with information and performance analysis to assist decision making for local teams.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting process.
- Develop robust processes and controls to ensure risks are managed appropriately in line with Group requirements.
- Support in the production of accurate monthly and quarterly flash results for Financial Planning and Commercial teams.
- Assisting in year-end statutory audit process.
- Working closely with operational manager to optimise performance, control cost and improve profitability.
- Investment Appraisal for future acquisition targets.
- Other ad hoc projects as required by CFO, Finance Director or Financial Controller.
- Fully qualified accountant
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience working within a finance function with high volume transactions
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of Excel
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
- Willingness to learn and be part of a team
- Multi-site experience either hospitality or retail would be an advantage
- SAP Experience also advantageous
Please note, this role is based in Blackburn and you must be able to get in to the office 5 days per week. Free parking and excellent benefits package provided.
