Financial Accountant

Would you like to join a fast‑growing, global business with a portfolio of world‑class brands? Do you have strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and leading teams, combined with a proactive, detail‑driven approach? If so, we’d love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team at Paladone / WeCool, where you’ll play a key role in strengthening financial control, improving reporting, and supporting business growth across multiple international entities.

Who are Paladone & WeCool? Paladone is an award‑winning global wholesale giftware company, creating innovative lifestyle products that put a smile on customers’ faces worldwide. Alongside our own branded ranges, we work with some of the world’s most recognisable licenses, including Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel and DC Comics. In recognition of our continued growth, culture and international success, Paladone was proud to be named Employer of the Year and International Business of the Year at the 2025 Sussex Business Awards. WeCool Toys is a global designer and manufacturer of dynamic toys, crafts and compounds, managing end‑to‑end production, packaging and distribution. As part of Paladone Group Holdings, WeCool plays a key role in our international growth strategy.

The opportunity: We are looking for a talented and driven Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager to join our Finance team, reporting to the Group Financial Controller. This role leads core financial accounting and reporting activities, ensuring robust controls, accurate month‑end close and high‑quality management and board reporting. You will also line manage the Licensing Controller and work closely with stakeholders across the business.

What are key duties of the role?

• Lead and support the month‑end close across multiple entities, including accruals, prepayments, payroll and sales rebates
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial analysis, board packs and multi‑currency consolidations
• Maintain strong balance sheet control through timely reconciliations and issue resolution
• Manage intercompany accounting, stock accounting and monthly sales commission reporting

Tax, VAT & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns across the UK, Germany and other EU territories
• Manage US sales and use tax reporting
• Support statutory, audit and compliance requirements, including external audits

Cashflow, Treasury & Fixed Assets

• Oversee daily bank reconciliations and manage group cash balances
• Support treasury activity including FX and banking platforms
• Maintain the fixed asset register, depreciation and annual reviews

Licensing, Systems & People

• Oversee royalty reporting and maintain integrity of the Rightsline system
• Line manage and develop the Licensing Controller
• Drive continuous improvement in finance systems, processes and controls
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to support reporting and decision‑making

What we need you to bring to the team:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience in financial accounting, month‑end close and reporting
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Experience leading or developing team members
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across the business
• Strong Excel and finance systems capability, with a mindset for process improvement

What we will offer in return: We’re committed to supporting your life both inside and outside of work. You’ll enjoy flexible hours, hybrid working, 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing days, a Christmas closure and even a shorter day on your birthday. Our culture is friendly and community‑focused, with a Social Committee, fully funded events, team socials and activities that bring people together. Your health and wellbeing matter to us, so we provide paid medical appointment time, free eye tests and flu vaccinations, wellbeing resources, Mental Health First Aiders and Cycle to Work options. We also support your financial wellbeing through a 35% staff discount on Paladone & WeCool products, retail savings, tech and furniture schemes, discounted legal services, access to financial advisers and an NHS Top‑Up plan. We recognise and reward your contribution with annual pay reviews, bonuses, long service awards, peer recognition and a refer‑a‑friend scheme & Employee Benefit Trust. With tailored development plans, funded training, professional qualifications, ILM leadership programmes and access to Litmos and LinkedIn Learning, you’ll have everything you need to grow your career with an award‑winning employer.

What is next? If you are ready to join the Paladone team then click apply and submit your Resume, Covering letter. We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 working days.