Accounting Manager

As an Accounting Manager, you are responsible for ensuring that the financial operations of the organization are well managed, compliant, and transparent, contributing to overall business success according to H&M group rules and local regulations. You lead the UK & IE Accounts team, overseeing group reporting, statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit coordination, and financial controls across all entities in the UK and Ireland. You ensure accurate and timely financial reporting according to local GAAP and Group Accounting Standards (IFRS), strong internal controls, and full compliance with local GAAP in tax and statutory reporting and other obligations.

Your core responsibilities are:

• Accounting & Reporting
  • Lead the UK & IE Accounts team, providing direction and guidance, managing team development and performance.
  • Ensure strong internal controls and consistent application of accounting and financial processes.
  • Manage preparation of group reports, statutory accounts and tax reports for all UK & IE entities.
  • Oversee month-end close for group accounts, including P&L review, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow, and commentary for Controllers.
  • Provide technical guidance and act as the escalation point for complex accounting, tax, and compliance matters in the UK and Ireland.
  • Coordinate with Global Accounting Team and our Shared Service Centres on accounts postings, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly and annual closings to ensure quality and compliance.
• Audit & Tax
  • Lead the annual audit process, managing auditors, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Maintain and develop internal controls for UK and Ireland.
  • Prepare tax reports, liaise with tax advisors, and review CIT returns.
  • Oversee PSA reporting, PAYE-related tax matters, duties and other tax issues.
  • Manage HMRC enquiries and audits and ensure alignment with Group Tax policies.

In this role, you will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure organized and successful operations of the group’s business in the UK and IE. You will work closely with your colleagues in the UK, with the Group Finance & Accounting Teams and with the Shared Service Centres.

We are looking for people with:

• 8-10 years’ experience in accounting, preferable in retail business or similar (FMCG).
• Master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience with accounting software packages, preferable in Power BI and SAP S4/Hana.
• Proven knowledge of local and IFRS accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• Excel proficiency for financial analysis and reporting, deep understanding of functions, formulas, data manipulation, and creating dynamic financial models.
• Solid understanding of tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies.
• Familiar with tax planning, tax returns, deductions, credits, and other tax-related matters to effectively manage the organization's tax obligations.
• Possesses knowledge of audit processes and internal controls to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks, performing internal audits, and implementing procedures to safeguard assets and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Excellent communication skills in English written and spoken.

And people who are:

• Communicative – confident and able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders including the ability to plan and execute activities clearly.
• Structured – Proactive in planning operational activities to ensure calendar deadlines.
• Thorough – High attention to detail and accuracy by being thorough in operational activities.
• Analytical – Ability to analyse process flows and data outputs to recognize steps to take.
• Flexible and adaptable – Open minded and always prepared for new changes and opportunities.
• Decisive and action oriented – Pro-active, solution orientated and driven persona.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team, while collaborating across borders and functions.

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP.

If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, apply by sending your CV in English through the career site as soon as possible but no later than April 10th, 2026. Please note that this job advertisement may be taken down before the final application deadline if we reach a sufficient number of applicants. This is a permanent position based in our Support Office in London and reports to Regional Hub Manager. We value collaboration and believe that great ideas thrive when we work closely together. Therefore, this role is primarily office-based, with 4 days per week at the office to foster teamwork and engagement. One day per week, you will have the flexibility to work remotely. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.