We are partnering with one of our long-standing clients of more than 20 years – a financially strong and stable global sportswear and lifestyle business with a multi-million turnover and an expanding international presence. The company manages some of the world's most recognised brands and is investing heavily in its long-term growth across the UK and Europe.
The role is based in Watford and offers the chance to be part of a business that combines the resources and stability of a large organisation with the pace and entrepreneurial spirit of a challenger brand. You will be joining a team that is building for the future, strengthening operational foundations, developing best-in-class processes, and forging strong relationships with key partners across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce.
For the right individual, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a high-growth journey in a business that values stability, ambition, and long-term career development.
Reporting to the senior management, you will play a vital role within the organisation.
Location: Watford (office based role)
Qualification: Fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA
Must have at least 5 years UK experience in financial management and preferably with some experience in a firm of chartered accountants
Financial Accounting
* Responsible for the complete sets of accounting records of the Company in UK and its subsidiary in Germany.
* Supervise processing of all accounting entries by accounts staff, reconciliations of accounts, extracting trial balances and preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly management accounts.
* First point of contact for auditors. Responsible for providing required information to auditors and answering audit queries.
Management Accounting
* Assist CFO with preparation of budgets, projections and board papers.
* Variance analysis of sales, margins and operating expenses and take corrective action in liaison with functional managers.
* Preparing monthly and quarterly royalty reports to brand owners within deadlines.
* Supervise preparation of Invoice Finance & Trade Finance reconciliations for the bank.
Stock Control & Sales Ledger
* Review periodical stock reports, age of stock and product costings,
* Supervise credit controller and accounts staff to ensure that debts are reviewed weekly/monthly and collected within approved credit terms.
Payroll
* Should have experience of preparing monthly payroll.
* Work closely with HR and ensure that all payroll related compliance matters fulfilled.
* Reconciliation of payroll records with general ledger on a monthly basis.