Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• The management/production of monthly accounts for six of Claire's Companies / Countries within the European business
• Responsible for the Concession accounting for Europe for 695 Stores. With twelve Partners across eleven Countries - Look to improve/build on current processes given the ongoing expansion program within this area
• The review of balance sheet account analyses on a monthly basis
• Responsible for all Charity accounting requirements
• Aid where necessary in statutory accounts production
• Staff management x3
• Inter-Company Accounting
• Responsibility for Fixed Assets for relevant Claire's entities
• Ensure all SOX requirements through the business are complied with
• Aid where necessary in statutory accounts production
• Completion of certain taxation matters, corporate and VAT (including intrastat)
• Production of monthly management information to aid management review and planning
• Assist in specific Project work.
• Production of ad hoc information and analysis when required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in preparation of month end accounts for a multi-sited / departmental organisation (essential) Experience of a retail environment (desirable) SOX experience (desirable) Experience of accounts preparation for Non UK based operations (desirable) Qualified Accountant / Qualified by Experience (previously having studied CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Advanced excel and general Microsoft Office skills Experience of Oracle Financials (desirable)