Assistant Management Accountant

We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support in the management accounting function for the Harrods Retail Group. You will be responsible for regular financial reporting and presenting information to senior stakeholders in the business. 

About the Role

The Assistant Management Accountant will partner with senior stakeholders to deliver efficient financial reports. This role will report into a Finance manager and be a part of the Finance Control team.

This is a great career opportunity for an individual who aspires to have a career in retail finance & accounting. It offers great development opportunities and exposure to various aspects of the Harrods business.

You will also:

• Prepare and post monthly financial journals 
• Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. Periodic reporting and analysis. This includes issuing monthly P&L’s to cost centre owners and performing ad hoc financial analysis as required;
• Present financial reports to the wider business (incl. senior stakeholders)
• Support with the design and build of Internal reporting using various systems. (eg. SAP)
• Support with budgeting/forecasting, by working closely with the Team to report accurate monthly forecasts along with the preparation of detailed annual budgets; 
• Support with the year end statutory audit, providing information to external auditors when requested, in a timely manner;
• Preparation of bank transfers, ensuring payments to vendors and refunds to customers are appropriately authorised according to the bank mandate and expense authorisation matrix;
• Assisting the Fixed Assets Accountant with setting up capital expenditure warrants on the system, ensuring projects have been appropriately authorised prior to projects being set up on the system and budget being made available to Project Managers
• Assisting the Finance Manager and team in ad hoc tasks as required.

About You

You will have previous experience in a similar role, and will be in the early stages of studying towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification (Certificate level or equivalent). 

You will also:-

• Be an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills;
• Have excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills;
• Have the willingness to challenge processes and come up with improved solutions;  
• Have strong time-management skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Have strong PC literacy, particularly Excel. SAP experience is advantageous. 

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants), and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods