Group Accountant

Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF

About Finance at THG

THG’s Finance department is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of central functions such as Accounts Receivable and Payable, Treasury, Tax and Group Finance, to specific Commercial teams for each of THG’s divisions.

With the company’s global presence increasing at an unprecedented rate, the Finance team continues to drive change while remaining agile; keeping pace with the business while never compromising on financial control or sales performance.

THG Finance is helping to deliver rapid growth for THG’s fast-moving, global brands. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

About the Role

The Group is a listed business with increasing corporate governance and accounting requirements worldwide. You will be reporting into the Head of Financial Reporting and support across our financial reporting, Group finance function and will have the opportunity to work with the Group Finance Director.

You will have a strong financial reporting skill base, able to support across UK and global compliance including statutory audits, along with supporting on one off projects as they arise. Sitting at a Group level, you will see all divisions of the business and work closely with our commercial teams, tax, treasury and company secretarial, you will therefore be someone who is personable and keen to build strong relationships and networks across the business. You will have strong project management skills driving high quality deliverables on time.

As a Group Accountant you will:

• Support the wider Group Financial reporting team on the delivery of the statutory audits, interim and other reporting requirements at both the Group and subsidiary levels,
• Have the opportunity to get involved with one off projects,
• Investigate and present a conclusion on technical matters, including one off queries, papers for the audit process and accounting papers throughout the year,
• Constantly challenge the status quo on how we can improve controls across the Group, implement ideas and improvements to strength our financial controls,
• Develop a project plan and use tools to monitor each cycle from planning to delivery,
• Build strong networks across the business, regularly liaising with the divisional teams, legal teams and company secretarial team to obtain information and project manage fulfilment of audit responsibilities,
• Review of statutory information provided by divisional teams,
• Liaise with the tax compliance and indirect tax team, and
• Be the point of contact for advisors and auditors as required.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Qualified Accountant – Newly qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) – ideal for a first time mover from practice,
• Understanding the principles of accounting and auditing, demonstrating a keen eye for detail,
• Strong communication skills as this will involve dealing with a wide range of stakeholders across the business,
• An individual who is keen to build strong networks,
• Financial Reporting experience and experience with IFRS,
• Understanding of financial controls framework desired,
• Excellent reporting skills and being able to summarise the work performed in a simple and presentable way,
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment,
• Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines,
• A confident mindset, comfortable in dealing with a wide range of key stakeholders.

What's in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access to our subsidised on-site dentist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.