Financial Accountant – Jarrold Retail

Jarrold is a successful Norwich-based business and a high-profile Norfolk brand. Jarrold’s Retail Division owns and operates the flagship department store in Norwich city centre as well as 7 other stores and a rapidly growing e-commerce business.

Jarrold are now seeking to recruit a Financial Accountant, recently qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) or an exceptional individual about to qualify, to become a key member of the finance team.

Reporting into the Retail Divisions’ Finance & Operations Director, the role includes preparation of management accounts for the retail and training divisions, supervision of purchase ledgers, sales ledgers and cash office, compliance with VAT and Intrastat reporting and supervision of day to day financial controls.

Detailed requirements of the role are;

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for the retail and training divisions to strict deadlines
• Preparation of full year financial accounts for inclusion in the Group year-end accounts
• Liaison with auditors on the year-end accounts
• Management of a small finance team including purchase ledger, customer accounts and cash office
• Ensure balance sheet control accounts are fully reconciled and recorded monthly
• Preparation of monthly summary financial reports to JAS Group
• Preparation and review of quarterly Intrastat reports and VAT returns
• Preparation of tax analyses for use by the company’s tax advisers
• Support the Retail FD with business improvement projects
• Support to other group businesses on an ad hoc basis as required

An excellent working knowledge of Excel is essential, as is an up to date knowledge of VAT rules. The ability to communicate effectively both within the finance team and with other areas of the business will be important. Previous experience gained within retail or a fast-moving trading would be helpful, but a desire to contribute more widely to the success of the business would be more important.

A competitive salary, dependent on experience, will be available, together with an excellent benefits package.

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