Job Title: Finance Accountant

Location: Head Office, Enderby, Leicester

Salary: Competitive plus bonus & benefits

Are you a detail-oriented and dynamic finance professional ready to take on a role at a FTSE 100 listed company? Next PLC is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join our Central Group Accounting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of our business, supporting our financial operations and collaborating with teams across the company.

What You’ll Do

As a Group Financial Accountant, you’ll be integral to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of Next PLC’s financial results. Your key responsibilities will include:

Monthly Reporting: Posting journals, preparing financial packs, and ensuring timely and accurate records. Project Work: Getting involved in varied and dynamic projects, including new business setups and process improvement initiatives. Statutory Accounts: Assisting with the preparation and review of statutory accounts, as well as information for half-year and full-year accounts. Collaboration: Acting as a liaison between Group Accounting and wider finance teams across the business, including external stakeholders like auditors. Controls and Reconciliation: Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring robust financial controls are in place. Audit Engagement: Supporting interactions with external auditors and other advisors.

This role offers exposure to our main trading business and the chance to be part of preparing the high-profile half-year and full-year reporting packs issued in September and March.

About You

We’re looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) who thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment. The ideal candidate will bring:

Analytical Excellence: A knack for diving into problems and delivering practical solutions. Organisational Skills: The ability to manage and prioritise a wide range of tasks under tight deadlines. Process Improvement Experience: A track record of developing and enhancing financial controls. Strong Communication Skills: You’ll need to build great relationships with stakeholders across finance teams and operational functions. Attention to Detail: Ensuring financial information is recorded and reconciled with accuracy and precision.

 

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