Financial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Dr Martens
- Location
- Wollaston, Wellingborough
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 24 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 22 Oct 2018
- Job Title
- Financial Accountant
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG, Retail / Wholesale
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Financial Accountant
Wollaston, Northamptonshire
FMCG / Retail
The role:
Dr. Martens is looking for a Financial Accountant professional to join their finance and accounts team based in Northampton. The primary function of this exciting role is to lead on the accounting for entities in Continental Europe: Germany, Belgium and Netherlands.
Dr. Martens continue to grow with 32% growth across EMEA and 43% in Germany in FY18*, and just over 2,600 employees globally. Their target is to grow revenue in Germany by 30% per annum over the next 5 years. The growth will be driven by both DTC (online and in store retail) and wholesale channels.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage Continental Europe general ledger team responsible for the day-to-day posting for Germany, Belgium & Netherlands.
- Work alongside the Financial Accountant for France & Ireland, and the Accounts Payable team to ensure data integrity across all Continental Europe.
- Maintain the nominal ledgers in accordance with Group and accounting standards and requirements for Germany, Belgium & Netherlands.
- Ensure the preparation of monthly management reports in accordance with the Group standards and timetable.
- Investigate and communicate key variances against comparators and ensure that there is commercial justification.
- Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure all necessary direct and indirect tax payments & returns are made, and submit all necessary associated financial statistical returns, including VAT returns.
- Manage statutory accounts production.
- Primary auditor contact for the end of year audit.
Key requirements:
- CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified.
- Strong academic background.
- Detailed knowledge of IFRS statutory accounting, VAT & relevant TAX schemes applicable to the company’s operations.
- Strong planning and management skills, and the ability to communicate across business functions.
- Experience in a similar role, especially working for European entities is key.
- German language skills are highly beneficial.
About Dr. Martens
Their now-iconic air-cushioned sole was designed by a German inventor, Dr. Klaus Martens. But while their sole may be German, their soul is undeniably British. British shoe-makers, R Griggs and Co, bought the rights to that air-cushioned sole. Added in the iconic yellow stitch and grooves. Fastened the scripted heel-loop. And set about flogging these 8-eye boots to workmen.
But fate intervened. Dr. Martens may have been made for industry but, as it turns out, they were destined for the stage. Subverted early on by subcultures, they paved the way for a new kind of rebellious self-expression. From the punks of 70s London to the grungers of 90s Seattle, Dr. Martens have always stood with those who dare to be different. Subcultures may fade out and evolve but their alternative spirit is a constant.
And as for what the future holds? They have offices in London, Northampton, Paris, Düsseldorf, Portland, across Asia and an ever-expanding global retail portfolio. They have the respect of big-name fashion giants – think Supreme and Yohji Yamamoto – enabling them to engage in exciting partnerships season after season.
They want to mean something to everyone who laces up their boots: from the first-timers to the Docs veterans. Do you have what it takes to help them? They need ambitious, passionate, people – with rebel fire in their hearts.
If you think you could be right for this Financial Accountant role with Dr Martens please click apply below.