Financial Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Who we areBig things are happening at Topps Tiles. As Britains largest specialist tile retailer, selling only the very best quality on-trend products, £1 of every £3 spent in the UK domestic tile market is spent with us. And were as big on career opportunities aswe are on outstanding service and great value. After all, its brilliant, friendly, knowledgeable people that make us special. Right now were on a journey of exciting growth, as we build on our successtheres never been a better time to join the ToppsTiles family!We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accounting Assistant tosupport the Senior Financial Accountant in producing balance sheet reconciliations and assist with month-end. The Financial Accounting team take responsibility for the runningof the companys financial accounting & property accounting function, including statutory reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, store cost accounting, tax & treasury functions (including corporation tax, VAT, intrastat and day-to-day cash reporting), fixedasset additions, and analysis of key control accounts.The Role

• To work with the Senior Financial Accountant and the rest of the finance team to ensure that key aspects of the companys financial accounting processes are appropriately administered and information is available in a timely fashion.
• Close off the companys ledgers within agreed timescales and ensure that all key balance sheet control accounts have been reconciled and approved on a monthly basis.
• Management of IFRS16 Lease Accounting processes, including liaison with property function in relation to the Qube property management software.
• Support Legal Entity Simplification developments.
• Support VAT, duty and tax submissions, including Northern Ireland goods inwards regulatory submissions.
• Support utilities accounting and insurance processes.
• Support Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller in various other financial activities as required.
• Work with external auditors to ensure robust group and subsidiary statutory accounts are produced within the required timescales.
• Monthly review of balance sheet accounts and month end audit file.
• Ensure that the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller are well appraised of the companys financial position.
• Ensure appropriate processes exist within the finance team to identify key areas of risk and agree with the Senior Financial Accountant appropriate plans to manage those risks.
• Work with auditors and external parties to ensure that core accounting controls are appropriate and consistently implemented.

The PersonEssential

• Part qualified accountant.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems & monthly accounts processgeneral ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger, monthly accounts process, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting.
• Good communication skillsboth on 1:1 basis and in a group environment.
• Good working knowledge of broader regulatory environment

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced Excel skills including the use of formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF/SUMProduct.
• Experience of MS Word and Outlook.
• Experience of liaising with external providersbanks, auditors, etc.

What well do for youIn a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success - up to 20% of your base salary.Then theres a generous staff discount, a Share Save scheme, pensionand life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. Were committed to promoting talentfrom within too, which means youll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.