Your New CompanyI''m currently supporting a well-known luxury fashion retailer looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance function! They are open to ACA''s coming straight from a top-tier practice with retail client experience OR ACCA industry-trained retail accountants. This role is a nice blend of statutory management accounts, tax compliance / VAT, cash flow forecasting and supporting the external audit.Your New RoleReporting into the Finance Director, you''ll be responsible for:Financial reporting and control: ownership of the month-end duties ensuring balance sheet integrity and month-end reportingMonthly balance sheet reconciliations, including inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and prepaymentsMaintaining IFRS financial reporting policies group-wideStock and WIP reconciliationSupport with process improvement and systems optimisationBudget vs actuals variance analysisCash flow forecasting and controlLed statutory audit delivery - primary contact for external auditorsManage quarterly VAT and assist in tracking tax returnsAd hoc projects and analysis as requiredWhat You''ll Need to SucceedYou''ll either be:1) an ACA coming from a Top 6 firm with Retail client experience 2) a retail industry trained ACCA accountant You''ll also be a strong communicator who can engage with C-suite and stakeholders, have strong Excel skills, and a strong foundation in UK GAAP and IFRS reporting standards. You''ll also be someone with a passion for luxury retail/fashion!What ..... full job details .....