Job Title: Financial Accountant
Brighton, BNH, GB, BN2 4GL
The Body Shop
When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good – that’s us. Over 40 years later, we’re proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We’re the original ethical beauty brand. We’ve got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We’re all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We’re never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.
The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up.
Your role in a nutshell
Provide best in class accounting and reporting services for the UK business
More about the role
Based out of our brand new Brighton office (for a minimum of 2 days a week) this is a unique opportunity to join the TBS UK finance team. You will have a key role in supporting the business as it goes through a period of transformation and embeds new ways of working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist with the transactional accounting tasks to meet all reporting requirements, including - posting journals; processing data, preparing information and analysis.
- Run SAP fixed asset processes
- Assisting with stock and freight accounting, including provisions
- Ownership of intercompany process including - processing intercompany journal requests; enforcing controls per group rules and intercompany policy.
- Accounting for deferred revenue accounting postings in respect of TBS gift cards & LYBC
- Assisting with posting IFRS 16 adjustments and reconciliations for the UK business
- Supporting the UK property team with accounting for store related costs – rent, rates utilities etc
- Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas
- Support the external audit and 3rd party providers when required
- Support the wider finance team as required
What we look for
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skill
- Attention to detail
- Part qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified AAT
- Drive to improve processes
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