Financial Accountant

Your new company
A well-established organisation in the retail industry is looking to bring in a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis, fully on-site in the Richmond Upon Thames office (on-site parking available). This company delivers engaging experiences through a blend of innovation and operational excellence. With a footprint across Europe, the company focusses on creating high-quality, interactive environments that appeal to a broad audience. Known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, it continues to evolve in a fast-paced, customer-centric market.

Your new role
As a Financial Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and posting month-end revenue and banking journals, working closely with site managers to validate reporting data and resolve discrepancies.
  
• Performing monthly reconciliations for the main cash bank account and other cash accounts, identifying and resolving any issues promptly.
  
• Managing a detailed electronic register of stock, coordinating with operations to record additions and disposals, posting depreciation, and reconciling the register with monthly accounts.
  
• Maintain detailed asset registers across their sites.
  
• Maintaining and reconciling various balance sheet accounts and control accounts, including posting relevant month-end journals.
  
• Post depreciation journals to the general ledger and reconcile the register to the monthly accounts.
  
• Supporting financial reporting processes.
  
• Handling various ad-hoc accounting tasks as needed to support the finance team.
  

• Part-qualified accountant, ideally an active studier with the goal of becoming fully qualified.
  
• A solid foundation in technical accounting, including a strong grasp of debits, credits, and control accounts.
  
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a team and communicate confidently with non-finance colleagues in a dynamic operational environment.
  
• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.
  
• Proficiency in Excel
  
• Ability to commute to Richmond Upon Thames 5 days a week (on-site parking available)
  

• The opportunity to work with a globally recognised company in a fast-paced and engaging industry.
  
• Competitive salary and benefits (excellent bonus and study support open to discussion)
  
• A supportive team environment that values growth and development.
  
• The opportunity to learn other aspects of accounts and grow within the role.
  
• Enrolment in pension scheme
  
• Discretionary bonus
  
• Flexibility to finish early, twice a week if hours are made up
  
• On-site parking