External Reporting Accountant - London, United Kingdom - FashionJobs

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Dr. Martens is a globally famous and culturally influential British brand with over 60 years of heritage.

Our products have become cultural icons, instantly recognisable and with timeless appeal, which is still relevant to consumers across the world today.

As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

Do you have what it takes?
THE GIG The External Reporting Accountant will work within the Group Finance team reporting to the Senior Technical and Group Reporting Manager and assist in the delivery of all reporting.

Financial reporting must be of a high standard producedto specified deadlines for external reporting.

As our External Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for:

Overseeing and producing primary statements and disclosure notes for half year interim accounts and the annual report and accounts. Coordinating and delivering the work required to established and accurate standards.
Owning the production of annual audited UK subsidiary statutory accounts.
Supporting the half year and year end external reporting process and audit.
Liaising with auditors on key year end and half year deliverables, discussing potential situations that can arise during the statutory reporting process, along with internal auditors.
Assisting with and preparing technical accounting papers for submission to the Group's statutory auditors, and to prepare contributions for papers submitted to the Group Audit Committee and Group Board.
Supporting the Regional finance teams to ensure financial reporting requirements are met.
Provision of technical accounting knowledge and support across the financial reporting teams.
Delivery of accurate reporting within the reporting timelines ensuring compliance with Group policies.
Assisting with coaching and development of other members of the team.

OUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES It's never just a job at Dr. Martens. It's a way of life.

We live and breathe our Fundamentals:
INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS. We're a diverse bunch who believe each role is as unique as the personwho does it.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART Put simply, for this role the key things we're looking for are:

ACA qualified, with 12 years PQE and with experience of large organisations, ideally as an external auditor with one of the Big 4 or from a group reporting function
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Current uptodate knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
Experience of preparing or auditing IFRS financial statements
Drive and determination to deliver outstanding results as the company grows
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Strong communication skills

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