A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of a strong finance team based in their South West London. You must be able to start by the 1st week of April at the latest.

Job Title:

Interim Accounting Manager

Job Location:

London - Kensington High Street

Reports To:

Finance Director

Contract type

Maternity Cover

Overall responsibility:

The primary purpose of this role is to accurately record all accounting records

Key areas of responsibility:

Manage the accounting team and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department for two different group companies including:

- Accounts payable (merchandise invoices and overheads)

- Accounts receivable (NRI)

- Daily reconciliation of sales in cash and cards

- Bank reconciliation

- Payment runs

- Cash forecasting data

Maintain the Fixed Assets Register

Maintain and check the Balance Sheet

Calculation and submission of the VAT Returns (UK, IE, FR)

Annual audit

Month and year-end processes and journals

Group reporting platform and ad hoc reports for the group

Mentor and develop the team

Ad-hoc analysis upon request.

Qualifications & Experience:

Business Degree,

5-10 years experience in an accounting role

Experience of SAP

Excel capabilities - can demonstrate understanding and experience

Fluent in English

Skills:

Able to work independently and suggest solutions to queries raised

Team management

Strong attention to details/accuracy/controls of data

Strong analytical skills

Ability to organise work around tight deadlines.

Excellent verbal/presentation and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group (executives, accountants, store managers).