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Job Title: Junior Accountant EMEA

Reports to: Finance Manager EMEA

Location: London (Hybrid)

Accounts Payable

• Run and review weekly vendors Aged Credit reports
• Support the External Accounting Service in resolving missing payments, debit balances and any discrepancies with suppliers
• Manage vendor portal issues

Accounts Receivable/Treasury

• Review EMEA cash accounts (Funds-In/Out, Credit Cards – Cash over/under) and support the General Ledger team in resolving discrepancies
• Review the weekly EMEA cashbook and investigate any discrepancies
• Review and approve monthly concession invoices
• Review monthly concession reconciliation and investigate any discrepancies
• Monitor monthly concession income and follow up with any missing payments
• Review monthly Petty Cash
• Review monthly MTO (Made to Order)
• Managing Standing Order and Direct Debits

General Ledger

• Assist with month-end and year end closing processes. Including journals and reconciliations
• Review prepayments and accruals and prepare journals.
• Ensure that underlying accounting records are accurate and complete
• Conduct detailed cost line analysis and resolve discrepancies
• Review P&L Cost Accounts
• Support general ledger functions, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper financial controls and adherence to company policies.
• Assist in financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and internal policies.

Commercial

• Assisting in Forecasting & Budgeting as needed.

Ad Hoc Admin Task

• Check and manage incoming posts

Key Requirements

• You have at least 1 year of experience in the Retail Finance industry
• You are energetic, ambitious and intellectually curious – a team player who takes a hands-on approach
• You possess strong problem-solving skills with a drive to improve processes
• You have excellent time management skills
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• You have strong Excel skills, including Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH
• Experience using SAP and HP is desirable
• Familiarity with IFRS or GAAP accounting standards is required.
• Language skills in Spanish, French or German are desirable but not essential