Financial Accountant | International in London

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to support the financial accounting and compliance requirements across Reiss international operations. Reporting to the Head of International and Compliance, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of statutory reporting, VAT compliance, tax submissions, sustainability reporting, and other regulatory obligations across multiple territories where Reiss operates.

Working closely with both internal teams and external advisors, you will help ensure compliance across a growing international footprint while supporting continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting.

Who you are

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or able to demonstrate relevant experience in a financial accounting role.
• Experience gained in practice or industry, with exposure to financial reporting, statutory accounts, VAT, tax, audit, or compliance activities.
• International experience is advantageous but not essential; experience with foreign currencies, intercompany transactions, and multi-entity environments would be beneficial.
• Exposure to e-invoicing requirements, regulatory compliance, or evolving international reporting obligations is desirable.
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and financial control.
• A confident communicator who can build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and compliance partners.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset and a desire to develop within an international finance function.

What you'll be doing

• Managing statutory compliance requirements across Reiss international territories, including the preparation and coordination of financial statements and tax submissions.
• Working closely with external advisors and local compliance providers to ensure all filing deadlines and regulatory obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Reconciling local statutory accounts to internal management accounts, investigating and resolving any differences where required.
• Preparing and submitting international VAT returns, ensuring compliance with local regulations and identifying opportunities to optimise VAT recovery.
• Monitoring VAT, customs, and supply chain developments that may impact international operations and working with relevant stakeholders to address compliance risks.
• Managing global packaging tax reporting and compliance, partnering with external providers and internal teams to ensure accurate submissions.
• Supporting sustainability reporting requirements and contributing to the delivery of environmental compliance reporting across the business.
• Building strong relationships across Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners while identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting within the international finance function.

What we’ll do for you

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Health and wellbeing services.
• Medicash health support plan.
• Workplace pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work programme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Plus further workplace benefits.

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates. It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.