Global Assistant Accountant - Cash (6 Month FTC) in Wollaston

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place. At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

As our Global Assistant Accountant - Cash, you’ll be part of the Finance team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Global Financial Accounting Manager. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

The Global Assistant Accountant, Cash supports the accurate, timely and well‑controlled accounting of cash, bank and related balance sheet accounts across all group entities. Working as part of the global cash accounting team, this role is responsible for performing high‑quality reconciliations, resolving variances and supporting robust month‑end close processes. By ensuring the integrity of cash balances and supporting strong financial controls, the role underpins reliable financial reporting, effective working capital management and scalable global finance operations.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Managing global cash and bank accounting, performing daily and monthly accounting activities, preparing accurate bank reconciliations and ensuring cash transactions are recorded completely and correctly across retail, e-commerce and holding entities.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity, preparing reconciliations, supporting month‑end close activities and ensuring compliance with Group accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Partnering with key stakeholders, responding to cash‑related queries and working closely with Treasury, Retail Operations, Customer Services and Finance teams to support effective cash and banking processes.
• Supporting audit and compliance activities, preparing accurate documentation, maintaining audit‑ready records and assisting with internal and external audit requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement and team collaboration, identifying opportunities to enhance cash accounting processes, sharing best practice and providing support across the wider Finance team as required.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• Experience in finance or accounting, with exposure to cash accounting, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and a good understanding of accounting controls and processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues accurately and maintain high standards of financial integrity.
• Good technical capability, including confidence using Excel to analyse large data sets and support accurate financial reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and build effective working relationships with colleagues across Finance and international teams.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, demonstrating initiative to improve processes and ways of working, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and a relevant accounting qualification in progress considered advantageous.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.