About the role
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm – Hybrid working available with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our office close to East Croydon Station.
Key responsibilities
* Take full ownership of preparing relevant internal and external reporting deliverables for Superdrug, Savers, AS Watson (Health & Beauty UK) Limited, including coordination of period‑end activities.
* Co‑ordinate the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations for relevant entities, ensuring robust reviews are performed and issues are appropriately resolved or escalated.
* Prepare direct and indirect cash flows and balance sheet reporting for relevant entities, delivering timely, accurate forecasts and insightful variance analyses.
* Take full ownership of preparing the annual corporation tax computations for relevant entities, including capital allowances, payments on account and period‑end tax postings.
* Develop and produce other relevant financial reports as required, for example annual statutory accounts.
* Support the Senior Financial Reporting Manager in ensuring Group accounting policy and internal control guidelines are understood by key stakeholders and in establishing the impact of new accounting standards.
* Support the Senior Financial Reporting Manager in undertaking ad‑hoc projects for continuous improvement in financial reporting and the control environment.
* Line‑management of a Financial Accountant.
* Work with the team to incorporate AI tools where appropriate, balancing efficiency with human judgment and coaching.
What we’re looking for
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
* Experience of month‑end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and corporation tax (advantageous).
* Strong control mindset and ability to build relationships across the business.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.
* Proven track record of working independently and picking up new areas quickly.
* Ability to manage complex messages with stakeholders and drive process improvement.
* Positive attitude towards feedback and a culture of continuous improvement.
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
What’s in it for you
* 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Two staff discount codes (you and a family member or friend).
* 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online.
* Hybrid working pattern with 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office.
* Company pension matching and bonus.
* Access to Stream – a money management app that allows you to use a portion of your pay as you earn it.
* Learning and development programmes.
* Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss support.
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