Financial Accountant

As the Financial Accountant you will play a key part in ensuring the month-end close process is completed accurately and on time, while also supporting the wider budgeting and forecasting cycle.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director to support audit processes, budgeting and forecasting. Aswell as providing support to the wider UK finance team, including cover during absences, cross-functional collaboration, and involvement in ad hoc projects or transformation initiatives.

Do you have experience in supporting and managing month-end close tasks to ensure all deadlines are met in line with Corporate and EMEA reporting timelines?

If so, we want you to join our team as a ‘Skechers Financial Accountant’

As the UK Financial Accountant, you will support the Financial Controller in preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring high standards and timely resolution of issues in collaboration with the wider business. Manage compliance with internal controls, and adherence to corporate policies. Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT returns and support tax compliance, including providing timely and accurate information to external tax advisors for corporate tax return filings.

You will also contribute to external reporting requirements, including responding to Office for National Statistics (ONS) requests. Act as the UK finance point of contact for ESG matters, coordinating data collection across the business, responding to corporate information requests, and supporting the external ESG reporting process.

With competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for career growth. You can make your mark in the world of retail with Skechers! We want you to be yourself and feel welcome when you join us.

What we’re looking for: 

• Recognised accountancy qualification (preferably ACA) with at least 1/2 years PQE with appropriate technical competencies.
• Strong experience in management accounting, including month-end close, accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.
• Well-versed in IFRS, US GAAP, with a solid track record of applying standards in practice.
• Sound understanding of financial reporting and statutory accounting requirements.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of ESG reporting requirements relevant to the UK and Europe, including evolving regulatory frameworks such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), TCFD and SECR.
• Able to communicate across all areas of the business including non-financial colleagues.
• Strong investigatory, analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Work under tight deadlines within a small team and help others within the team wherever possible.
• Proactive approach to work and a desire to streamline processes to increase productivity and efficiencies.
• Advanced excel skills and ability to use PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with OCF (Oracle Cloud Financials) desirable but not essential.

This role is full-time and is based in our St Albans Head Office.

Skechers offers: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• Opportunities for career growth and development 
• A fun and dynamic work environment 
• Product discount
• Free onsite parking

Find out more about our benefits and perks once you’ve applied!

This is a great opportunity to join us and make a positive impact. If you feel you can be a true brand ambassador for Skechers, apply now.  

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Be You - Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.