Group Financial Accountant

London, England, United Kingdom, Permanent

We’re a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in-house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

The role

We are currently looking for a group financial accountant to join our Shoreditch head office. This role is an essential part of the finance team. You will be responsible for supporting and implementing the financial accounting and reporting agenda across our brand, globally.
You will be responsible for preparing intercompany reconciliations across multiple companies and currencies, so experience with multiple subsidiaries and currencies will be key for this role. You will also be responsible for the provision of financial information, ensuring internal and external reporting is timely, accurate and compliant with IFRS.

About the team

You will report directly to the group finance manager and sit within the finance team.

What will I be doing?

• Reconciliation of all subsidiary prepared records to group management accounts including posting adjustments to reflect the transition from local GAAP to IFRS.
• Prepare monthly consolidated accounts for the entire group, combining financial data for entities under AllSaints.
• Calculate and journal intercompany recharges, loans and interest.
• Review bank reconciliations and treasury net debt calculations.
• Posting relevant journals for the monthly reporting.
• Assist in the year-end audit process.
• Ensuring the group financial accounting policies are maintained and updated to reflect the accounting and reporting requirements across different jurisdictions.
• Ownership of all statutory reporting for international subsidiaries within the group including the preparation of any branch returns required by local tax authorities.
• Reconciling reserves (distributable and non-distributable) to ensure items are classified appropriately.
• Ensure the business is provided with sound and clear technical accounting guidance (including written technical accounting papers) on any matter arising including the impact of changes to IFRS standards on the group.
• Supporting the roll out of a robust financial accounting and reporting control environment that adheres to the group policies and embeds best practice across the business.
• Providing support to the finance team.

What do I need?

• Qualified or partly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Eye for detail and ability to identify errors.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Strong background in completing and reviewing consolidations.
• Proven experience of technical accounting, with proven capability to communicate financial reporting requirements to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrate being curious, inquisitive and robust with a drive to improve financial accounting discipline within a business.
• Desire to drive improvements in the end-to-end financial accounting and reporting process.
• A collaborative team player.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and able to adapt to change quickly.
• Disciplined approach to production and documentation of work.
• Prior retail experience is advantageous.

About the location

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location: Approximately a 10-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What we stand for

The Customer is the Boss: We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers.

One Team: We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas.

We Do What We Say We Will: We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind.

We Are Responsible: We are self-aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future.

• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day.
• Potential to earn more from our team commission scheme.
• We are a disability committed certified employer.
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends.
• Up to 2 years service 33 days (25 days + bank holidays).
• Over 2 years service 36 days (28 days + bank holidays).
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva.
• UNUM employee assistance helpline.
• Life assurance cover.
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts.
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust.
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause).
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness.
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders.
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.

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