Financial Accountant (Part Qualified)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Financial Accountant working in our commercial finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing a career in Finance. This role would be ideally suited to someone looking to gain exposure to a dynamic, fast paced environment. The key focus of the role covers month end processes and posting relevant entries, reconciling control accounts and liaising with Group Finance and various other Depts within the company. What will you do as an Financial Accountant?

• Monthly reconciliations: Preparation of monthly reconciliations for a variety of BS accounts and intercompany accounts, including settlements of intercompany positions.
• Group consolidation: Preparation of monthly consolidation entries and posting of foreign subsidiaries reporting packs.
• Financial Statements: Assist in the production of statutory accounts for all UK companies, consolidated group accounts, and Monsoon Trust charity accounts.
• Monthly accruals and prepayments: Review monthly postings in relevant P&L and Balance sheet accounts. Ensure all balances are reasonable and accurate.
• Turnover Rents: Oversee turnover rent calculations and ensure timely submissions to landlords.
• External auditors: Prepare comprehensive year-end work papers and coordinate effectively with external auditors, including managing the independent examination of the Monsoon Trust charity accounts.
• Ad hoc tasks: Undertake tasks as requested by management, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach. This job description outlines typical responsibilities but is not an exhaustive list of potential duties and is subject to review and updates.
  
  2 - 3 years similar experience in an industry or practise setting
• Finalist ACCA/CIMA student
• Very good organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Can work independently as well as be a team player and flexible in approach to work
• Proficient in Word, Excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of accounting principals and financial reporting standards
• Experience of Retail industry (desirable)
• Knowledge of Coda would be an advantage
• Stakeholder management experience
  
  Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Bonus day off each year after 6 months service
• A pension that you will automatically be enrolled in after 3 months.
• Life assurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme)
• A flexible working approach.
• Early pay day Friday finish
• A generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our products
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym membership at our on-campus gym
If this all sounds great and you feel you are who we are looking for, let us know and apply today. At Monsoon Accessorize we don't focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.