Summary: The Retail Accountant role involves supporting a global retail group during a 12-month maternity cover in East London. The position requires the individual to manage cash reconciliations, assist in the preparation of monthly and annual accounts, and serve as a key finance contact for retail management. The role emphasizes collaboration within a busy finance team and maintaining strong relationships with retail stores.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and posting of month-end journals.
• Reconciliation of all bank accounts with SAP.
• Reviewing and confirming retail stores' petty cash spends and reimbursements.
• Reconciling store takings figures from till software against cash and card receipts weekly.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts related to retail transactions.
• Assist with inter-company transaction processing.
• Process retail payroll journal and reconcile relevant clearing balance sheet accounts.
• Order PDQ machines and assist with the setup of new retail stores and events.
• Maintain PCI compliance.
• Respond to queries raised by stores in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of the year-end audit file and auditor requests.
• Make corrections/adjustments for month-end reporting.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as requested by the line manager and CFO.

Key Skills:

• Experience in a Financial Accounting role.
• Experience with SAP or similar large ERP systems.
• Excellent computer literacy and Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team player with a proactive, self-starter attitude.
• Hands-on approach to the role.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.

Salary (Rate): £37,000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Retail