Financial Accountant (Luxury Retail, ACAs)

HAYS
London

Job Description

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - LUXURY RETAILER - £60K - ACA/ACCA

Your New Company I'm currently supporting a well-known luxury fashion retailer looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance function! They are open to ACA's coming straight from a top-tier practice with retail client experience OR ACCA industry-trained retail accountants. This role is a nice blend of statutory management accounts, tax compliance / VAT, cash flow forecasting and supporting the external audit.
**short notice is a must for this role, under 3 months notice**

Your New Role Reporting into the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:
  • Financial reporting & control: ownership of the month-end duties ensuring balance sheet integrity and month-end reporting
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments
  • Maintaining IFRS financial reporting policies group-wide
  • Stock and WIP reconciliation
  • Support with process improvement and systems optimisation
  • Budget vs actuals variance analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting and control
  • Led statutory audit delivery - primary contact for external auditors
  • Manage quarterly VAT and assist in tracking tax returns
  • Ad hoc projects and analysis as required
What You’ll Need to Succeed You'll either be:
1) an ACA coming from a Top 6 firm with Retail client experience
2) a retail industry trained ACCA accountant

You'll also be a strong communicator who can engage with C-suite & stakeholders, have strong Excel skills, and a strong foundation in UK GAAP & IFRS reporting standards. You'll also be someone with a passion for luxury retail/fashion!
**short notice is a must for this role, under 3 months notice**

What You’ll Get in Return
  • Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus + benefits
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
  • Career development in a high-growth, purpose-driven business
Interested?
Apply now or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays UK to discuss this opportunity further. # 4791399
Posted 2026-05-16

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