Interim Accounting Manager

Job Title:

Interim Accounting Manager

Job Location:

London

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).