Interim Group Financial Accountant

Our Client

We are working with a growing, luxury retail business in need of a part time Interim Group Financial Accountant for a 3 month contract while they wait for a permanent candidate to begin the role. Candidates MUST have experience in retail / stock / inventory / fixed assets, and be looking for a part time, 2 day per week role.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the monthly statutory management accounts in accordance with FRS102 and month end checklist
• Preparation and review of the Monthly Balance sheet reconciliation inclusive of inventory, fixed assets, accruals and prepayments among others.
• Preparation of Year end trial balance, with oversight of the statutory accounts preparation with external 3rd party.
• Assistance with planning and coordination of the annual external audit, being the main point of contact for the auditors.
• Oversight of accounts payable function, including review of weekly payments
• Quarterly UK VAT submission and oversight of import/export VAT

Requirements

• ACCA / ACA or equivalent, with Up-to 4 years PQE in retail fashion / e-commerce / other retail or wholesale experience
• Excellent Excel and problem solving abilities
• Ability to solve problems logically and set out workpapers in a clear and concise manner
• Collaborative approach to working and an ability to build strong relationships with senior commercial, financial and legal partners

What's On Offer

• Daily rate of up to £350 per day inside IR35 via an umbrella company
• Immediate start
• Part time role, 2 days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday in the Central London office)
• 3 month, part time contract role