Retail Accountant

Our client a leading Swiss manufacturer in watches and jewellery are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic**Retail Accountant** to join their successful and outgoing team.

Paying £40,000 with £1,000 bonus

**Main Function**

Accounting for the Group retail stores. Ensuring that call cash reconciliation's are carried out and assist in the preparation of the company monthly and annual accounts. To be a point of contact for retail stores on finance related queries.

**Key Tasks**

Retail
- Preparation and posting & processing of month end journals as agreed with your manager.
- Reconciliation of all Retail bank accounts to SAP.
- Process all petty cash for stores which are reimbursed during the month.
- Reconcile the daily taking's sheets on a weekly basis and rectify any discrepancies within the month.
- Retail Sales reconciliation of all stores.
- Reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts for retail business.
- Process retail payroll journal and reconcile the balance sheet accounts.
- To order PDQ machines and any other necessary equipment for new stores and events.
- To deal with all queries raised by the stores in a timely manner, to ensure a smooth retail functionality.
- To assist with the preparation of the year-end audit file, year-end account close and auditor requests.
- Any other corrections/adjustments that are required for month end reporting.
- Any other ad hoc projects as requested by the manager and CFO.

Other
- Any other work as required by the Chief Accountant or CFO

**Key skills - Essential**
- Minimum of 2 years Accounts Payable or retail accounting experience
- Experience in a Financial Accounting would be desirable
- Must have experience of SAP or similar large ERP
- Computer literate with excellent excel skills
- Good communication skills
- Must be a team player yet be able to be work on own initiative and be proactive at all times
- Must have a 'hands on' approach to the role
- Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage your priorities in line with the business needs.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.