URBN UK Limited is part of the URBN Group, a global retailer, with its European Head Office located in London. Its retail offering in Europe takes the form of three brands.
With stores in more than 10 European countries and a strong e-commerce presence, we’re driven by the same core values as our customers, and we approach our work with a sense of community and purpose that sets our brands apart. We love what we do.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join the Shared Services Finance team at URBN, reporting to the Finance Manager. This role will give the right person the chance to work in an experienced team and will be given the encouragement and support to learn and develop.
All three of our brands (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People) in Europe are accountable for their own buying, merchandising and selling. Several other functions sit within shared services as a part of the wider URBN European division. Within this division sits Finance, IT, Logistics, Property, Construction, Facilities Management, Real Estate, HR & Talent Acquisition.
The successful candidate should have good numeric, organisational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to adapt to working in a fast-paced dynamic retail environment.
Internal Reporting: responsibility for areas such as:
Shared services accounting:
Cost centre preparation for various HQ departments (IT, Talent, Loss Prevention, Facilities, Finance & Compliance), including business partnering cost centre ownersPayroll costs accounting (HQ & Brands)Legal & Professional costsGift card reconciliation and breakage calculation
Property accounting:
Covering areas including Rent, Rates, Utilities, Service Charge & moreAccruals & prepaymentsP&L variance analysisPreparation of supporting schedulesSetting up/amend new leases in Oracle
Relevant to both areas:
Balance sheet reconciliationsBudgeting and Forecasting
External Reporting: responsibility of Audits, Filing of Statutory Financial statements
Contribute towards to successful completion of the annual Audit programs What You'll Need Qualified or Finalist accountant in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalentRetail industry experience in financial reporting and accounting is preferredExposure to Oracle EBS, MicroStrategy, Hyperion, Qlik and advanced knowledge of Microsoft ExcelStrong analytical skills, commercial acuity and understanding of business drivers, with related business experience are preferredOrganized and a true multi-tasker, you will be a problem solver and approach challenges with positivityYou will be a team player, flexible in approach, highly motivated & ambitious#URBN
The PerksWork-life balance:Flexible start and finish timesBring your dog to work Wellbeing:Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial healthFully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount off external gym membershipsPrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Discount:Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands Community:One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choiceTravel:Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loanContinued Development:We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development Equal Opportunity Statement
URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. Options ApplyApplyShareSubmit a ReferralRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Not finding the perfect fit?
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