[ref. u20346120] Management Accountant

• Contract Type: Fixed term (6 months)
• Location: Mayfair
• Salary: £40-45k per annum

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct month-end entries including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Manage monthly closings and reporting.
• Post and reconcile IFRS16 leases.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss accounts and conduct variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets and liaise with Consolidation teams in Paris.
• Perform full reconciliation of all balance sheet balances.
• Input data into consolidation/reporting package (Group tool).
• Provide reporting analyses on cash flow, debt, corporation tax, etc.
• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax computation in liaison with external tax advisor.
• Coordinate year-end audit with external auditors.
• Prepare VAT returns and bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile and clear concessions accounts, as well as cash and credit card sales payments.
• Offer operational support to stores and other Head Office departments.
• Engage in ad hoc projects such as digitalisation of Petty Cash, participation in stock takes, and store support.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified or partly qualified ACCA candidate.
• Experience in accounts preparation.
• Knowledge of VAT and corporation tax.
• Experience in the retail industry is preferred.
• Strong reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in technical skills (UK GAAP and IFRS).
• JDE and SAP experience is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• French language skills are an advantage.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work within an international team and gain exposure to global accounting practices.
• Professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.