KERING - Assistant Accountant Haywards Heath
KERING - Assistant Accountant Haywards Heath
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Job Description
Summary
About KeringKering is a global Luxury group which manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in fashion leather goods jewelry and watches: Gucci Saint Laurent Bottega Veneta Balenciaga Alexander McQueen Brioni Boucheron Pomellato Dodo Qeelin as well as Kering Eyewear. In 2021 Kering had 42000 employees and restated revenue of 17.6 billion. Kering is a major player in the luxury sector. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy Kering empowers its people to lead the way in terms of creative expression while crafting tomorrows Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: Empowering Imagination. A shared culture and determination unite our Houses. Together we are building a unique passionate and responsible Luxury group working to push boundaries in a positive way. Join us to shape the Luxury of tomorrow with us.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant who will report to the Financial Controller in the Finance Shared Service Centre in Haywards Heath.
Job Description
Your opportunity
You will work collaboratively within the Finance Shared Services department in order to support on the preparation of the month end reporting compliance activities and daily UK finance operations.
How you will contribute
- Support the Financial Controller in the preparation of month end reporting including posting month end journals preparing prepayments and asset accounting
- Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
- Reviewing Intercompany postings
- Support in VAT return preparation and other Fiscal submission
- Business expense processing (CONCUR expenses)
- Assisting in maintaining capital allowances ledger
- Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts
- Responding and supporting with queries raised by stores or operational teams
- National statistics reporting
- Responding to internal and external audit queries
- Other Ad hoc reporting
Whoyouare
- Minimum part AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA/ACA part qualified
- Retail industry experience beneficial
- Previous experience in an Accounting /Accounts Payable background
- Good Excel skills exposure to SAP / CONCUR.
- Exposure to VAT accounting would be preferable although not essential.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy clear and concise communication
- Ability to keep the team informed of progress whilst working independently.
- Confidence in asking questions confirming understanding of processes and problem solving.
- Good grasp of accounting/tax concepts and their application or willingness to learn quickly.
- Taking responsibility for completion of work allocated
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines.
- Proactive in suggesting process improvements.
- Flexible approach to working in a fastpaced environment.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
Why work with us
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms gender age nationality culture religious beliefs and sexual orientation enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background
Job Type
RegularStart Date
Schedule
Full timeOrganization
Kering UK Services Ltd.Employment Type
Full-Time
