UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to become a key member of our Financial Control & Accountability team based in London. This is a full time permanent position with hybrid working 2 days from home and 3 days in our Regent street office.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly reporting figures within our European markets (depending on the candidate’s experience and abilities), requiring a close working relationship with the whole finance team and the wider business, including store colleagues and headquarter teams.

What you will be responsible for

• IFRS reporting, including additional quarterly and annual disclosures
• Implementing and monitoring J-SOX controls
• Preparing monthly journals and reconciliations for designated markets, and leading month end P&L reviews and balance sheet analysis meetings
• Holding regular discussions with Corporate Planning to aid P&L management and business insight, whilst actively seeking cost saving initiatives for designated markets or the European business as a whole
• Presenting key findings on a monthly basis to the COOs for the assigned markets
• Coaching and training our centralised accounting and AP functions dealing with transactional processes (Global Finance function, in Kuala Lumpur)
• Building relationships with store management and the EC business to identify potential accounting issues and to aid management’s understanding of their P&Ls
• Taking ownership of the compliance for designated countries including local reporting requirements, coordination with third party tax consultants, VAT data and local questionnaires on business statistics

Experience

• Qualified Accountant or at final stage of ACCA or ACA qualification (or equivalent)
• Retail experience is desirable, but practical IFRS experience is preferred
• Experience of working with outsourced operations would be beneficial
• Expert knowledge of balance sheet and P&L account classifications

Skills

• Computer literate with expert knowledge of Excel
• Fluent in English; any additional European language would be a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the business

Attributes

• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to deliver to tight deadlines
• Proactive and easily adapt to change

What We Can Offer You

• 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Staff Discount 30%
• Global Profit Share Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Private Medical Care
• Private Pension Scheme
• Travel to work loan scheme

Additional Benefits

• Tea and coffee provided
• Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the office
• Social events throughout the year
• Seasonal Sample Sales
• Volunteer Day – twice a year
• Great Location - Close to transport links, underground Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations. Close by to shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities or background.
We take data protection very seriously and understand the importance of protecting your privacy and Personal Information. For the recruitment process, you can find the applicable privacy policy on our site: https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/privacy/eurecruitment.html

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• IFRS reporting, including additional quarterly and annual disclosures
• Implementing and monitoring J-SOX controls
• Preparing monthly journals and reconciliations for designated markets, and leading month end P&L reviews and balance sheet analysis meetings
• Holding regular discussions with Corporate Planning to aid P&L management and business insight, whilst actively seeking cost saving initiatives for designated markets or the European business as a whole
• Presenting key findings on a monthly basis to the COOs for the assigned markets
• Coaching and training our centralised accounting and AP functions dealing with transactional processes (Global Finance function, in Kuala Lumpur)
• Building relationships with store management and the EC business to identify potential accounting issues and to aid management’s understanding of their P&Ls
• Taking ownership of the compliance for designated countries including local reporting requirements, coordination with third party tax consultants, VAT data and local questionnaires on business statistic