Financial Accountant

A global fashion brand is currently recruiting a Financial Accountant on a 1-year fixed-term contract to support its ongoing SAP S/4HANA implementation for EMEA retail and e-commerce finance operations.

The role has two key focuses: independently owning assigned UAT activities alongside the Senior Financial Accountant, and maintaining day-to-day retail and e-commerce accounting operations during the intensive testing period.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on SAP experience, proven participation in an SAP or equivalent ERP implementation/UAT project, and a solid background in fashion retail and e-commerce accounting.

Main Responsibilities

• Independently lead assigned UAT activities for SAP S/4HANA retail and e-commerce accounting processes, including test execution, defect tracking, and validation
• Support SAP implementation, data migration, go-live and hypercare activities
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing for retail stores and e-commerce operations
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records
• Prepare group consolidation and reporting, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Support external audits and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Maintain SAP data integrity, financial controls, and reporting processes, while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Work closely with Finance, IT, BPO and operational teams to resolve accounting, reporting, and system-related issues

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of finance and accounting experience in fashion retail, including e-commerce
• 3+ years of hands-on SAP experience covering accounting transactions, closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proven hands-on experience in at least one SAP or equivalent ERP implementation, migration, or formal UAT project
• Strong accounting knowledge, including financial close and group consolidation
• Experience with intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Experience supporting external financial audits
• Strong systems aptitude and ability to troubleshoot finance system or interface issues
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Professional working proficiency in English
• High level of accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail

Conditions

• Location: London, UK
• Working Style: hybrid
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Start: ASAP

Visa support is not available for this position.

Working holiday visa holders with more than 18 months remaining on their visa may also apply, depending on their experience.

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