Role Purpose
The Management Accountant for Gap is responsible for the core cost accounting and sales reconciliation processes for the entity. This role ensures financial accuracy through robust balance sheet reconciliations and effective partnering with budget owners. Working closely with the Finance Controller, you will play a key part in the month-end reporting cycle and support the integrity of the group's financial data.
Role Responsibilities
* Sales reconciliations – reconciling and posting monthly sales and commission
* Produce and reconcile Royalty reports
* Produce weekly trade reports & ad hoc sales and margin analysis
* Assist with the production of monthly management accounts & P&L’s
* Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all areas of responsibility
* Partner with budget owners to ensure all costs are captured effectively and accurately represented
* Own the monthly payroll adjustments and forecasts
* Take ownership of group intercompany reconciliations and payments
* Prepare and submit VAT returns in a timely manner
* Support the year‑end audit process by providing accurate data and responding to queries
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders within the Joint Venture business and parent entities
* Deliver ad‑hoc projects as required to support the evolving needs of the brand
Technical Requirements
* Part qualified (e.g., CIMA/ACCA)
* Proven background in a Retail or FMCG environment
* Direct exposure to month‑end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
* Highly organized with a proven ability to work within tight deadlines
* Strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels
* Ability to use initiative to tackle new tasks and complex projects
Benefits
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT)
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
* Company performance based bonus
* Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
* Life assurance
* Sharesave scheme
* Annual Travel Card Loan
* Sample Sales
* Fantastic L&D opportunities
* Flexi-Hour Scheme
* Direct to Work – Discount online and in-store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
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