Finance Manager - 5 month FTC

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Finance Manager - 5 Month FTC

£55,000

Watford - Hybrid Working (2 days in the office, 3 from home)

Responsibilities:

• Management Accounting: Manage the Property P&L under UK GAAP, covering aspects such as store rent, rates, service charges, insurance, third-party income, and sub-tenant income.
• Financial Reporting Collaboration: Work closely with the Financial Reporting team to ensure accurate reporting of property leases in accordance with IFRS 16 accounting standards.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Take full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, including analysing risks and opportunities, and conduct monthly reviews with the Finance Director (FD).
• Month-End Reporting: Oversee month-end reporting for store staff salaries and bonuses, including full ownership of the Store Staff Salary P&L, which covers salary, hourly wages, commission, national insurance, and pensions.
• Month-End Accounting Support: Collaborate with the Analyst to complete month-end accounting tasks, such as approving journals, finalising development costs (for new, refit, and closed stores), and providing any additional ad-hoc analysis as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong relationship and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and basic PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of accounting, finance control, reporting and business analysis.