Job DescriptionKey AccountabilitiesFinancial ControlResponsible for performing allbookkeeping tasks forup to 10 Owned Retail stores across the UK and EuropeVerify and enter sales, cost of goods sold, payments and stock movement entries from EPOSValidate accuracy of invoices, reconcile with goods received, enter and pay via Accounts PayablePosting of all monthly Profit & Loss journals, ensuring an accurate P&L position by the end of Working Day 2Maintainaccurateaccruals and prepaymentsMaintain accurateFixed asset registerReconciliation of bank accounts and supplier balancesPerformbalance sheetreconciliations on time every month, ensuring all balances are wellunderstood & documented, supporting a 'no surprises' cultureMaintenance of VAT records and preparation of returnswhere applicableSupport the annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting process with analysis and insightEnsure systems are in place to monitor and support Financial Control in stores,acting swiftly when needed to maintain high standardsSupporting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)developments and process improvement projectsBusiness SupportDeliver business information and other customised reports toyour customersin a language they can understandUtilize the tools and systems we have to ensure we understand our margin, facilitating actions in stores in order to achieve maximum sales & marginUnderstand &monitor the business KPIs,supporting the store teams in driving improvementsCoordinate monthly P&L review meetings with all of your Store ManagersFacilitate insightful monthly or quarterly meetingswith adhoc analysis as requiredAim to visit all of your stores at least once every three months; some travel required.Technical RequirementsProficient in Microsoft Office packagesExperience with ERP systems such as Oracle, JD Edwards or SAPEPOS & Stock Control ExposureExperienced in international and intercompany invoicingConfident understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and European VAT rules or desire to learn fastBookkeeping or Accounting qualificationMinimum of two years bookkeeping experience, preferably with a retail focus.Personal ProfileBring energy and drivea drive for high standardsto the roleCapable of working both quickly and accurately, whilst staying focusedNo drama, roll up your sleeves approachPositive attitudeExcellent attention to detail; tenacious and methodicalInquisitive; demonstrates a desire to understand and interact with the business outside of FinanceDedicated to continuous improvement;challenges existing thinking and has the confidence to make recommendationsand drive projects forwardInterest and enthusiasm for Retail & the leisure industry.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!