Finance Accountant
- Recruiter
- Next PLC
- Location
- Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
- Salary
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Posted
- 21 Oct 2024
- Closes
- 11 Nov 2024
- Ref
- 68118
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Compliance/risk, Financial accountant, Financial analyst, Financial planning & analysis, Management accountant
- Sector
- Retail and FMCG
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Job Title: Finance Accountant
Location: Head Office, Leicester
Salary: £Competitive plus bonus & benefits
At Next, we’re not just a leading British fashion and home retailer; we’re an iconic brand shaping the future of retail. As a FTSE 100 company, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional customer experiences both in-store and online.
We are now seeking a talented and dedicated Finance Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Operations team.
The Role:
As a Finance Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely management of our financial operations. You will support the Finance Operations Manager in maintaining financial controls, producing management reports, and working on continuous improvement initiatives within the team. This role is perfect for a qualified accountant looking to enhance their skills in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Support the preparation of financial statements and year-end accounts
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and processes.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities, providing analysis and insight to drive financial performance.
- Collaborate with other teams within Finance and across the business to improve reporting, processes, and financial accuracy.
- Support the Finance Operations Manager in ad-hoc projects, including system improvements and financial analysis.
- Provide accurate and timely financial information to senior management to inform decision-making.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards
- Previous experience in financial accounting or finance operations, preferably within a large retail or commercial environment.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insights.
- Advanced Excel skills, with experience in financial systems
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, to work at pace and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues across departments.
- Comfortable working an unstructured day
About Us
About some of our Benefits
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
Apply Before 11/10/2024, 07:22 PM
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.