At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance operations across EU entities and assist with accounting tasks.
- Company: 77 Diamonds, an award-winning ecommerce retailer specialising in diamond jewellery.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Exciting chance to work in a fast-growing international company.
- Why this job: Join a leading company and enhance your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of accounting experience and proficiency in Excel and another European language.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
77 Diamonds is a multiple award-winning ecommerce retailer, specialising in diamond jewellery. We combine technology with traditional craftsmanship to create bespoke engagement rings, wedding rings, and fine jewellery at market-leading prices. With headquarters in the UK and operations currently across Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Italy, Denmark, and Dubai with further expansion plans.
We're seeking a EU accountant to support the EU Financial Controller - French speaker would be ideal. You're looking for a position which allows you to grow and learn. You'll assist in managing finance operations across all EU entities in this varied and challenging position.
Responsibilities
- Accounts Payables: Timely & accurate processing and payment of supplier & customs invoices ensuring all transactions are posted in line with Company accounting policy
- Accounts Receivables: Allocation of customer payments, monitor, review and correct integration of Sales invoices into accounting ledger
- Banking & Cash accounting: Bank postings & bank reconciliations, Payment Service Provider processing, Customer cash receipts postings & reconciliation of cash balance
- Employee Expense Management Platform: Reconciliation with accounting ledger
- Month-end and year-end tasks: Ensure books are closed in a timely and accurate manner, preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, assist with intercompany reconciliations
- Assist Financial Controller in preparation of statutory financial statements and preparation of year end audit files and assisting with the annual group audit
- VAT reporting: Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual VAT returns, VAT return reconciliation to accounting ledger
- Forecasting & Budgeting: Assist with the preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and cost benefit analysis.
- Ad hoc duties as and when required as well as providing holiday cover
Key Experiences, Skills and Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience in a similar role
- An ability to prioritise and manage expectations
- An ability to work independently
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- Proficiency in Excel, Google sheets and JET reporting systems
- English and another second European language is a must
- Experience with local accounting requirements in the EU (preferable Spain and/or France)
- Knowledge of EU customs and VAT regulations
Salary - £45-50Kpa
Seniority level - Mid-Senior level
Employment type - Full-time
Job function - Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries - Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
European Accountant in London employer: 77 Diamonds
77 Diamonds is an award-winning ecommerce retailer that combines cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship to create bespoke diamond jewellery. Located in Brighton, the company fosters a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering opportunities for learning and advancement within a supportive team environment. With a focus on innovation and excellence, 77 Diamonds provides a unique chance to be part of a rapidly expanding business in the luxury goods sector.
