Retail Accountant

Retail Accountant | Global Retail Group

12 Month Maternity Cover

East London | Full Time in Office

Up to £37,000 + Benefits

A fantastic position as a Part Qualified Retail Accountant to join a highly reputable Retail Group and support covering a maternity cover.

You will report into the Head of Finance and work part of a busy team and your role role will be to ensure ensure that call cash reconciliations are carried out and assist in the preparation of the company monthly and annual accounts. You will also be a great business partner and have great relationships with the Retail management and be their point of contact for retail stores on finance related queries.

Key Tasks

Retail

• Preparation and posting & processing 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 again cash and card receipt on a weekly basis and rectify any discrepancies within the month.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, primarily related to retail transactions but also maintaining balance sheet reconciliations across the business.
• Assist with inter-company transaction processing.
• Process retail payroll journal and reconcile the relevant clearing balance sheet accounts.
• To order PDQ machines and any other necessary equipment and assist with setup of new retail stores, events and pop-up locations.
• To maintain PCI compliance.
• As part of a team, respond to all queries raised by the stores in a timely manner, to ensure a smooth retail functionality
• To assist with the preparation of the year-end audit file, year-end account close and auditor requests
• Any other corrections/adjustments that are required for month end reporting.
• Any other ad hoc projects as requested by line manager and CFO.

Key skills - Essential

• Experience in a Financial Accounting role would be desirable.
• Must have experience of SAP or similar large ERP.
• Computer literate with excellent Excel skills.
• Communication acumen.
• Team player, yet a self-starter proactive at all times.
• 'Hands on' approach to the role.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage priorities, in line with the business needs.

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