Group Accounting Manager

Group Accounting Manager

Luxury Retail Brand

£75,000 - £85,000 + 10% bonus & great benefits

x2 direct reports

Central London - Zone 1

Hybrid working - 3 days office

This role will suit an ACA qualified accountant, from a practice background (Ideally Big 4), who is currently in a group reporting type role.

This is a great opportunity for a driven finance professional to take ownership of a key leadership role within a high performing and dynamic team, influencing financial strategy and operational efficiency at a group level, such as reporting, audits, tax and accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate month-end and year-end financial reporting schedules.
• Consolidate and review financial statements for all entities within the group.
• Maintain and enhance the finance system to meet business requirements.
• Oversee stock valuation processes across the organization.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and drive best practices within the finance team.
• Conduct thorough balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
• Lead the execution of external audits and regulatory financial assessments.
• Monitor and forecast group cash flow and liquidity.
• Oversee financial management and reporting for holding entities.
• Partner with various departments, including Finance, Senior Leadership, HR, Merchandising, and Design, to provide financial insights and analysis.
• Manage currency-related financial planning and reporting.
• Administer corporate insurance policies and claims processes.
• Handle company secretarial responsibilities and compliance reporting.
• Maintain and oversee master financial data records.
• Coordinate with external partners for international financial reporting and compliance.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory reports and regulatory filings.
• Lead tax strategy, compliance, and planning across the organisation.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to financial and tax accounting professionals.

Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA preferred).
• Background in retail or wholesale industries is preferred.
• Proficiency in multi-currency consolidation is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory financial reporting.
• Tax expertise within a multinational environment (preferred).
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of accountability and leadership.