Financial Accountant in New Milton

The Business Passenger is driven by a passion for escapism, connection, and the wellbeing of both people and the planet. As a fast growing brand in the outdoor sector, we create products that are “made to roam” and embody a culture that embraces inclusivity and fosters a collaborative team environment. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for protecting the planet while building something unique and authentic.

We are seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to support the continued growth of a fast‑scaling DTC business. The Financial Accountant will play a key role in the month‑end close process, audit preparation, and financial control, while supporting the Financial Controller in building a robust and scalable finance function. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to make their mark on a fast‑growth business.

You will be working as part of a world‑class finance team. We are responsible for ensuring that the finance team can steward the business and act as a catalyst for growth. You will report to Sarah Wilde who manages the Reporting and Controls team.

• Lead and deliver the month‑end close process to tight deadlines
• Implement month‑end reporting for the business and external stakeholders
• Produce detailed management reporting packs, including variance analysis and insights
• Continuously improve reporting processes and outputs
• Ensure month‑end reporting is inline with financial reporting standards
• Maintain full ownership of the UK balance sheet
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Ensure strong financial controls and audit‑ready documentation
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and controls
• Support the Financial Controller to perform monthly stock reconciliations across systems
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and provisioning
• Work closely with operations and supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies
• Lead preparation for the year‑end audit, including audit schedules and reconciliations, supporting documentation, and liaison with external auditors
• Support delivery of audit within required timelines
• Review statutory accounts and disclosures
• Ensure the business is compliant with latest financial reporting standards
• Support and manage UK and EU VAT compliance, including preparation and review of VAT returns and ensuring compliance with cross‑border e‑commerce regulations
• Partner with the Financial Controller to support group reporting and consolidation
• Strengthen the control environment
• Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis
• Support finance transformation with the aid of AI
• Contribute to system implementations and scaling the finance function
• Undertake ad‑hoc analysis to support commercial decision‑making

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) with 0‑2 years PQE
• Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge
• Proven experience on month‑end close and reporting
• Experience in implementing reporting and improving controls
• Experience in e‑commerce, retail, or DTC environment preferred
• Experience with stock accounting and inventory systems
• Audit experience (practice or industry) is highly desirable
• Excellent Excel/Google Sheets skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive and solutions‑focused mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to identify and drive process improvements
• Not phased by a constantly changing environment

This role is critical in ensuring the finance function can support rapid growth, increased complexity, and international expansion—providing the foundation for high‑quality reporting, strong controls, and regulatory compliance.

• A culture of empowerment, freedom, flexibility, and trust
• Escapism is serious business—quarterly in‑person cabin sessions and time outdoors. HQ is in the New Forest, 5 minutes from the sea.
• Typical hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm, 5 days a week.
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays and a day for your birthday.
• Very generous staff discount and family discount.
• Private medical insurance for you and your dependants.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Annual volunteering day to support causes that matter to you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other factors. Any applicant that believes they need reasonable accommodations to perform the duties of this role is invited to discuss this with us and let us know in your application.