Assistant Accountant
At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.
The Role
As an Assistant Accountant at Deckers Brands, you’ll be a vital part of our EMEA finance team, supporting day‑to‑day accounting operations with a special focus on our dynamic e‑commerce channel. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager and collaborate across global teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, perform reconciliations, and drive process improvements. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience within a global finance function and make a real impact in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.
Your Impact
* Prepare accurate month‑end working papers and perform reconciliations across multiple balance sheet accounts
* Manage daily bank reconciliations for several accounts, including e‑commerce, sweeps, and liquidity, ensuring all schedules are completed on time
* Support the Finance Manager in maintaining accounting ledgers and executing month‑end processes for Deckers EMEA entities
* Collaborate with accounting staff across EMEA, US, and other global markets to resolve queries and ensure timely, effective communication
* Record and reconcile prepaid expenses, maintaining up‑to‑date schedules for assigned entities
* Reconcile intercompany accounts and manage balance sheet reclassification for all EMEA entities
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automating manual processes using Excel, Hyperion, and other tools
* Provide ad‑hoc support to the EMEA General Ledger team, expanding your exposure and experience
COME AS YOU ARE
We celebrate diversity of your background, your experiences, and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Who You Are
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong analytical and proactive problem‑solving skills
* Highly organized, able to prioritize and meet deadlines
* Proven ability to work both independently and with teammates
* Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential matters
We would Love to Hear from People with
* Comfortable working with financial systems and tools; proficiency in Excel is essential, and experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Blackline, or similar systems is desirable
* Accounting experience in non‑AP role with exposure to ledger work (essential)
* Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA or CIMA)
* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment and to meet fixed deadlines essential.
What We Will Give You
* Generous Holidays & some time away from work - on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
* Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a pay check. From generous discounts to community‑based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
* Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme
* Hybrid Working Environment
Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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