About the role
This role sits within the UK control team, responsible for the periodic reporting for Tesco's UK trading and non-trading entities. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a technical mindset and problem-solving attitude, a confident communicator capable of explaining complex concepts clearly, and able to switch between detailed analysis and high-level review. This is a high-profile role with significant interactions with senior stakeholders and offers an excellent opportunity to build strong relationships and develop technical skills.
What is in it for you
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* Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
* Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
* Private medical insurance
* 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year's service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity or Adoption Pay; 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
* Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, and free access to mental wellbeing support
You will be responsible for
* Ensuring the timely and accurate closure of the UK period end, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and ICFR requirements, while continuously improving end-to-end processes.
* Sending out period-end communications, analyzing costs, managing the flash profit process, posting journals in general ledger and consolidation systems, and ensuring all period-end tasks are completed on time.
* Managing transactions end-to-end, including acquisitions, disposals, and new initiatives, and presenting accounting papers to auditors and senior leaders.
* Serving as the subject matter expert for UK cashflow, explaining key movements, and assisting with forecasting and queries.
* Acting as the insurance SME, liaising with risk teams to monitor budgets and performance, analyzing variances, and supporting business planning and modelling activities.
You will need
* A qualified accountant (or equivalent) with 2+ years PQE.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams.
* Experience with period end closing is beneficial.
* A track record of delivering continuous improvement.
* Big picture thinking with analytical skills.
* Ability to review, summarize, critique data, and conduct research for understanding.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge.
About us
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