Financial Analyst (Maternity Cover)

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 7 qualification with Claire's Accessories Ltd and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst studying towards the ACCA qualification. Please note this role is maternity cover.

Duties will include:

• Accounting for Property costs across various EU entities – preparation of accruals, prepayments and other journals.
• The production and management of accounts work within the Financial Accounts department, including accounts preparation for a number of subsidiaries.
• Contributing to the effectiveness of the financial accounting team through identification of areas for continuous improvement, providing input and information to achieve problem resolution.
• Accounting for Property costs across various EU entities – preparation of accruals, prepayments and other journals.
• The production of monthly accounts for various Companies within the business - US GAAP reporting.
• Preparation and reporting of turnover certificates to landlords monthly / yearly.
• Analysis of Property Costs and variances to Budget.
• The review of balance sheet account analyses on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the production of quarterly and year end accounts, liaison with auditors thereon.
• Ensuring US reporting requirements met. Aid where necessary in statutory accounts production.
• Completion of certain taxation matters, corporate and VAT (including intrastat).
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts, to provide up to date information to the Board and senior management for strategic planning.
• Production of monthly management information to aid management review and planning.
• Responsibility for Fixed Assets for relevant Claires entities.
• Ensure all SOX requirements through the business are complied with Involvement in developing and enhancing business control systems.
• Liaise with US Group company.
• Provide assistance to European Financial Accounting Manager and the Finance Team as required.
• Assist in specific Project work.
• Production of ad hoc information and analysis when required.

Qualifications required:

• Qualified by experience.

OR

• Part-qualified studying either AAT, CIMA or ACCA.

Skills required:

• Some experience in preparation of month end accounts, preferably for a multi-sited / departmental organisation.
• Experience of a retail environment (preferable).

Personal qualities required:

• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving and lateral thinking.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to work and deliver results under pressure.

Other information:

The working hours are flexible, either 8am - 4.30pm, or 9am - 5.30pm. This is a hybrid role, working 2/3 days in the office and the rest homebased. There is free on-site parking available. Please note the salary is completive and will be discussed at interview.