Laura Ashley Ltd
Vacancy
| Job title: Financial Accountant | |
| Company: Laura Ashley Ltd Location: Fulham, London, United Kingdom |
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| Salary: None specified | |
| Type of employment: Permanent, Full time, ACCA affiliate required, Candidates requiring work permits considered | |
| Date added: 21st August 2008 | Closing date: 21st November 2008 |
| Job description: | |
| ·Consolidation of monthly Group accounts. ·Preparation of monthly management reports to be distributed to the Board of Directors and banks. ·Plan & co-ordinate interim/final statutory audits. ·Preparation of audit lead schedules and will be key contact person for audit. ·Responsible for the preparation of interim and annual reports for stock exchange and for publication. ·Responsible for the production of sales & expense management report, therefore daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. ·Preparation of budget for stores and all other supporting departments. ·Monitoring of budget and explain variances. ·Have corporation tax and VAT knowledge and experience. ·Any other work or ad-hoc projects. Knowledge, Skills and Experience §Holds an accountancy qualification and professional accounting qualification (ACCA). §Proven financial accounting experience and preferably have up to date IFRS knowledge/experience. §Ability to work under pressure and multi-task. §Reliable, responsible and enjoy working with figures and details. §Good command of spoken and written English. §PC literate with Excel skills in analysing tables and worksheets. §Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with various levels of management. §Ability to work in a team. §Flexible and willing to work beyond normal working hours to meet deadlines (if required). §Willing to take on new work assignments in future. | |
| Person specification: | |
| We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be involved in the preparation of management accounts & reports, financial statements & audit schedules, preparation & monitoring of budgets and new store assessments. Candidates will need to have a professional accounting qualification (ACCA) and, ideally, approximately 3 years accounting experience. We will also consider part-qualified candidates who have the relevant experience. | |
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| How to apply: apply by email | | |
| E-mail address: | |
| careers@lauraashley.com | |
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