At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in ensuring accurate accounting entries and maintain integrity of financial records.
- Company: Join the dynamic team at Very, a leading digital retailer.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 27 days holiday, and a £250 benefits allowance.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with excellent career growth opportunities and a focus on personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your accounting skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Studying towards AAT or recently qualified with strong accounting and Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About us
About us
We're the team behind digital retailer Very.
Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.
And we want our people to get more out of life too!
If you're high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you.
In return, you'll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.
If you love making a difference, you'll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.
About the role
This role's purpose is to assist the Finance Manager in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of accounting entries impacting the Group Balance Sheet and to ensure the integrity of accounting records.
Key Responsibilities.
- Posting of month-end accounting journals and performing key balance sheet reconciliations, notably in relation to intercompany balances, FX and unactioned demand.
- ARCS superuser with responsibility for loading balances each month and liaising with Tech and EPM team to set up new reconciliations/re-allocate reconciliations.
- Production of month end management accounts for some subsidiary companies
- Producing the monthly Group Consolidation
- Exceptional costs analysis
- Production of monthly balance sheet pack, with investigation of significant movements
- Assisting the Finance Manager in the of production of annual statutory accounts for and other periodic external reporting, such as Bank Reports.
- Production of key audit schedules and answering auditor queries.
- Other ad hoc requests from the team and wider business.
About you
- Studying towards AAT or recently qualified.
- Strong accounting skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to effectively utilise formulas, pivot tables, lookups, etc.
- Proficient in the use of other Microsoft packages such as Word, Power Point, Teams, and Share Point.
- Experience with Oracle would be beneficial.
- Strong communication skills for both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Ability to work with external auditors and advisors, understanding their needs and requests and providing clear, concise and accurate information.
- Good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and reliably.
- Enthusiastic attitude with a desire to improve and ability to use own initiative.
- Some of our benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Linked In learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very. co. uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails!
We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have.
If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review.
Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
You can expect a two stage interview process for this position
1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience.
This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.
2nd Stage - A one-hour formal face-to-face interview where you can expect a task and values based competency questions.
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.
Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
We're building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job.
We don't discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone.
If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via talentacquisition@theverygroup. com.
We'll be happy to support you.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.
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Junior Accountant - 12 month FTC in Liverpool employer: Very Group
At Very, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions flexibility and personal growth. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic environment while working with leading beauty brands. With a generous benefits package, including a £1,000 flexible allowance and 30 days of holiday, we empower our employees to achieve their career aspirations and make a meaningful impact for millions of customers.
