IGNATA FINANCE

Responsibility

• preparation of monthly reporting packs with commentary to internal management and investors
• VAT reporting, annual tax return preparation and management of cashflow and forecasts
• responsible for the budgeting and forecasting process
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• submission and preparation of P&L payroll postings
• submission and preparation of P&L and payroll postings
• lead month-end closing activities to a tight deadline whilst ensuring a high standard of accuracy
• prepare year end tasks such as financial statements
• seek, monitor and identify opportunities for process improvements - including systems
• provide support, particularly on accounting treatment, to other members of the finance team
• the absolute necessities of the role
• responsible for the production of the management accounts including balance sheet, accruals and prepayment. This includes preparing both the management packs and board packs
• provide commercial solutions to business decisions which ensure profits and performance is maintained
• check and sign off fortnightly supplier payments and monthly payroll
• retail/Multi site experience ; candidate must have worked in high data, multi site business and be comfortable with volume of transactions
• preparation of statutory accounts and be main contact for external auditors
• manage the month end process , preparing the monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations for UK and US
• leadership ; have shown past ability to transform and motivate teams ensuring a deadline focused approach
• other statutory reporting, such as VAT returns, etc
• conduct detailed analysis including variance analysis, sales and margin analysis. Provide commentary and ensure any risks are highlighted and dealt with swiftly
• line manager for the Assistant Accountants + Accounts Administrator
• act as a key finance business partner across the company ensuring they understand their budgets, reporting duties and provide analysis to increase profits and mitigate risk
• preparation of statutory group accounting and corporation tax requirements
• taxation : responsibility for management of sales and VAT taxes within the business including monthly, quarterly and annual returns
• continuously reviewing company internal controls and ensure necessary improvements are implemented and rolled out across the organisation
• knowledge of VAT and relevant HMRC requirements
• lead the relationship with external auditors. Assist with the relationships with banks and HMRC
• responsible for month-end reporting including profit and loss reporting and cashflow forecasting
• assist the Financial Controller and CFO to professionalise the finance function
• able to produce a full set of management accounts
• keep up to date with regulations and laws which govern accounting procedures

Requirements

• qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• must have a background in Consumer or Retail
• experience with WIP, accruals, deferrals, and project accounting
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• experience with e-commerce/tech fast growing company preferred
• experience with multi-currency balance sheet reconciliations would be advantageous
• experience with multi-currency balance sheet reconciliations preferred
• experience in project accounting: WIP, accruals and deferrals

Earnings for position finance manager

Responsibility

• management of the month end process, management accounts and balance sheet
• create Group management information, systems and reporting
• qualified accounting qualification
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• responsible for month-end reporting including profit and loss reporting and cashflow forecasting
• accurate and timely group consolidation, cashflows and board analysis
• manage the monthly management information reporting including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecast at Company level, consolidated at Group
• proficiency with Xero and Dext. Familiarity with a CRM and project management tool would be beneficial
• responsible for the budgeting and forecasting process
• manage Intercompany recharges effectively with other divisions
• provide proactive, insightful and high-quality analysis to support key decision making including driving the development of business plans and forecasting
• high level of commercial acumen
• submission of VAT, Tax, P11D and other filings
• proactively identify profit and margin analysis in pricing across the Group
• flexible approach to tasks and teamwork
• prepare year end tasks such as financial statements
• management of the accounting system and ownership of the Chart of Accounts
• develop cash flow reporting information and work alongside departments to manage payment and collection processes
• high level of analytical and problem-solving skills
• lead the relationship with external auditors. Assist with the relationships with banks and HMRC
• manage the month end close process in conjunction with a senior bookkeeper
• ability to build effective working relationships with and influence key stakeholders
• produce the year end annual accounts and quarterly VAT returns
• responsible for the production of the management accounts including balance sheet, accruals and prepayment. This includes preparing both the management packs and board packs
• provide commercial solutions to business decisions which ensure profits and performance is maintained
• overall responsibility for issuing invoices, processing bills and making monthly payments
• continuously reviewing company internal controls and ensure necessary improvements are implemented and rolled out across the organisation
• conduct detailed analysis including variance analysis, sales and margin analysis. Provide commentary and ensure any risks are highlighted and dealt with swiftly
• keep up to date with regulations and laws which govern accounting procedures
• act as a key finance business partner across the company ensuring they understand their budgets, reporting duties and provide analysis to increase profits and mitigate risk
• close down of years trading, balancing of ledgers, and production of annual Statutory Accounts with Auditors
• leading the preparation VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax account reconciliations
• development and strengthening of internal controls
• able to produce a full set of management accounts
• you'll be process driven and responsible for tasks such as preparing financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, cost analysis reports, profit or loss statements, as well as making recommendations for spending or reducing costs, and providing financial analysis and advice to the CFO at any time the Group is involved in business transactions

Earnings for position financial controller

Responsibility

• build strong and positive relationships with budget holders and senior management team, supporting them with analysis to drive commercial decisions
• update, maintain and development of weekly commercial trade packs
• ensure divisional heads understand and own their numbers by providing analysis that informs and aids decision making
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• reviewing monthly sales consolidation and provide analysis
• work alongside the financial control team to attain key financial data
• assist head of business partnering to achieve tight deadlines in delivering budget
• competitor analysis and market insight reports
• depending on capacity and priorities, the candidate will also support the wider team on other FP&A projects when needed
• accruals, prepayments and journal entry
• administer inter-company reconciliation's
• act as a key business partner to the wider business
• balance sheet production
• seek commercial opportunities, cost efficiencies and control + manage risks
• responsible for the production of budgets, forecasts and cash reports
• maintain financial policies and procedures

Requirements

• qualified accountant
• PQ/Finalist ACCA/CIMA
• strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple concurrent tasks
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• commercial acumen
• ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
• strong data analysis, forecasting and modelling experience
• stakeholder management - manage and influence stakeholders
• strong attention to detail

Earnings for position finance business partner

Responsibility

• handling accounts payable and accounts receivable where needed
• maintaining company ledgers
• reconciliation of company bank accounts
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• experience in matching, batching and coding
• preparing information for auditors
• recording financial transactions
• accruals and prepayments
• budgeting and forecasting
• completion of Month end through to trial balance
• any additional duties management may set
• conduct monthly closing checks and controls
• participation in ad-hoc projects
• processing purchase ledger invoices and checking back to purchase orders
• setting up bank transactions such as transfers and payments for expense claims and one-off purchases
• any other duties as reasonably requested
• review and verify tax forms completed for proper submission
• preparing weekly payment runs for suppliers
• seek to constantly improve financial procedures, policies and systems
• we are looking for a highly collaborative individual with global experience in the luxury retail/ecommerce/wholesale and or logistics industry to advise on current best practices and tax rules - in particular European VAT, US Sales Tax and Corporation Tax, UK VAT and Corporation Tax
• reconciliations between ledgers and filings
• importing bank statements into accounting system daily
• assist with journal entry, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations

Requirements

• knowledge of accounting principles
• 2 year's finance experience
• A Part Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role, preferably in the luxury/logistics industry
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• proficient in MS Office and ERP systems
• strong academic background
• flexibility in attitude and work style
• communication: Strong and effective presentation skills and ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels

Earnings for position accountant

Responsibility

• administer inter-company reconciliation's
• administer inter-company reconciliations
• act as a key business partner to the wider business
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• ensure reports are provided in a timely manner, highlighting any adverse cash movements
• we are looking for a motivated self-starter, with knowledge and experience of both retail and ecommerce transactions and reconciliations. Responsible for the maintenance of balance sheet and month end reconciliations
• ensure reports are provided in timely manner, highlighting any adverse cash movements
• maintain financial policies and procedures
• responsible for the production of budgets, forecasts and cash reports
• accruals, prepayments and journal entry
• balance sheet production

Requirements

• qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• adequate Experience in a similar role - experience in a group reporting/accounting functions role would be ideal
• knowledge of UK Accounting Standards
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• knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards desirable but not essential
• month end process experience is essential
• retail Experience
• must have demonstrable experience of implementation of processes
• flexible & proactive, with an eagerness to learn
• netSuite experience is desirable

Earnings for position management accountant