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).