Carhartt WIP is part of the WIP Trading AG. Our family-owned business group started as a licensee and European distributor of the US workwear manufacturer Carhartt in the early 1990s. Since then, it develops its own collections based on workwear originals.
Carhartt Work In Progress aims to continuously progress and evolve, without ever losing sight of its origins. Over the course of the past two decades, our business has developed organically, along with its customers, the culture that surrounds the brand, and its employees who have helped shape what Carhartt WIP is today.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join Carhartt WIP Retail UK Finance team based in the brand new London HQ at Farringdon. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the purpose of the newly created role is to contribute to the overall running and success of the UK finance function, with main focus and responsibility for the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury processes. This is a varied hands-on role working in the small team, therefor a can-do attitude and experience of general accounts duties/processing is essential along with good understanding of management accounting.
Financial Accountant (m/f/x)
Your Responsibilities:
Ownership of operations for accounts payable, accounts receivable and related general ledger activities
Payments management, planning and executing
Bank transactions processing and reconciliation (bank feeds)
Expenses management and processing, to handle employee expense claims, ensuring policy adherence and timely reimbursements
Maintaining schedules to support the Trial Balance
Support the Finance Manager with month-end closure inc preparation and processing of Journals for Prepayments/Accruals
Assist with VAT reporting and reconciliations
Assist with year-end statutory audit and tax reporting
Direct involvement with quarter and year-end processes
Direct involvement in budgeting and forecasting process, including liaison with budget holders to develop accurate financial plans
Support with identification and to contribute to the development and implementation of streamlined policies and procedures for efficient operation of the Finance department
Your Profile:
A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, qualified/part qualified or qualified by experience,
Proven track of 5 years + experience in the similar role is essential
Experience with SAGE , SAP Concur, Dext, Docuware is desirable
Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and pivot tables and lookups
Practical experience with VAT, Fixed Assets, Business Rates and Rent
Strong understanding of UK and EU tax regulations
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
Ability to work independently and manage priorities
Your Location:
London / UK
10th January 2025 This position is a hybrid role with working from home one day per week.