Interim Finance Reporting and Accounting Manager

At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world’s leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel.We are recruiting for a Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager to join us on an interim basis to lead a team of two Direct Reports.What you will be doing:Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, responsible for leading monthly and annual financial reporting and tax compliance for the Joseph Joseph group.Lead the month-end accounting close and financial reporting the GroupLead preparation of consolidated Group and UK operating legal entity statutory accountsOversee statutory audits for UK and overseas legal entities, ensuring all data requirements and controls are in placeLead Corporation Tax and VAT compliance for the Group – including ownership of Transfer Pricing processes and Intercompany contracts and transactions. In addition, provide support with ongoing assessment of Group legal entity structureProvide technical accounting guidance to finance and operating teams; drafting and implementing Accounting policies where requiredTake a fresh-eyes perspective to identify and implement process improvements and best practices optimising data analyticsAdditional ad hoc tasks as requiredWhat we need from you:Qualified Accountant with extensive post qualified experience, including experience in a similar role within a multinational Group environmentExperience leading year-end statutory accounts preparation and audits for a consolidated Group and standalone legal entitiesExperience of UK and international tax compliance (Corporation Tax, Transfer Pricing and VAT) including support with returns preparation and reviewsExperience of managing high-performing teamsDetail oriented, constantly challenging processes, ability to explain complex finance and accounting matters to a non-finance audienceStrong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience of SAP and Power BI is a plusRelevant experience working within a Consumer Goods business would be an advantageKeen to work within a high growth environmentWhat you will get from us:A competitive salary and holiday allowanceA pension contributionExclusive staff discountFlexible working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home and flex start/finish timesExternal private employee wellbeing supportAccess to Perkbox