Your new company
Hays is exclusively partnering with a global household brand, recognized for its innovative excellence within the retail/wholesale space. They operate more than 400+ stores around the world and are looking for an Accountant to join their team initially on a contract until the end of Jan 2026.
Your new role
Your role will sit within the Group Financial Controlling team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. You will lead, steer, and support overall financial reporting that is beneficial to people & the planet, protecting and adding value to assets, securing profitable growth and financial independence.
Main duties will include:
1. Contributing to the accurate and timely execution, preparation, and submission of all financial reporting in compliance with company standards.
2. Responsible for various types of reconciliations, analytical review, analysis, and maintaining effective internal controls.
3. Reviewing, preparing, posting, and reconciling journal entries, costs and revenues, accruals, intercompany charges, administrative tasks linked to treasury (cash flow), and functional adjustments.
4. Carrying out internal and external audit-related work, yearly filings, and other compliance activities.
5. Preparation of statutory reports.
6. Managing inventory.
What you'll need to succeed
1. Retail experience highly desirable.
2. CPA/CA qualified.
3. Excellent communicator.
4. Excellent technical background.
5. Experience working in a high-volume transaction environment essential.
6. Ability to work cohesively in a team.
7. SAP ERP experience is a huge bonus.
What you'll get in return
1. Hybrid working with 2 days' work from home.
2. Free parking on site.
3. Subsidised meals on site.
4. Product discounts.
5. Joining an amazing team culture who think 'people first'.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email your CV to If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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