Assistant Manager, Overhead - 9 months contract
The role includes the delivery of complete, accurate and timely accounting for Group retail, outlet and EMEA wholesale. Provide accounting support and financial management of cost centre and GL records for the required business areas and for highly complex and specialist areas of the business.
This is a full time role and the expectation is for the job holder to work at Head office for a minimum of 2-3 days a week. The Head office is at 40 High Street, Street, Somerset, BA16 0EQ.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and supervise the delivery of accounting processes to ensure SAP based accounting records for overhead departments are maintained completely, accurately and in line with accounting standards and group accounting policies.
- Ensure balance sheet integrity and accurate and timely month end reporting is delivered.
- Deliver accounting activity for complex areas of the business. Research and understand changes to external regulations and standards to interpret the impact and advise managers accordingly.
- Review and monitor accounting in foreign currency to ensure it is accounted for in line with group policy and that the correct rates are used for each currency transaction.
- Review and monitor accounting records, ensuring adequate evidence to satisfy external audit queries.
- Review and monitor accounting records and entries to ensure they are accounted for within the correct legal entity.
- Delivery of financial overhead data to enable business leads’ understanding of financial information and accounting entries.
- Review, develop and improve processes / operations to create efficiency and reduce non-essential workload.
- Create the conditions that deliver a highly competent, energetic, engaged and motivated team who are committed and aligned to delivery outcomes.
Qualifications
• Experience of general ledger accounting, cost centre accounting and detailed knowledge of specialised areas (Property Leases, Retail).
• A strong understanding of SAP including Cost Centre accounting.
• Ability to apply complex accounting principles (lease accounting, provisions, UK GAAP, IFRS).
• A strong understanding of Clark’s business and systems processes.
• Ability to manage large data sets.
• Ability to communicate effectively at different levels and to non-finance managers.
• Good time management & prioritisation skills.
• Advanced PC/Microsoft skills – SAP, Advanced excel.
• Professionally qualified or part qualified accountant either ACA (Chartered), ACCA (Certified) or CIMA (Management), if AAT (Technician) qualified studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred. With relevant and extensive finance experience gained in operational roles during that period.
About Clarks
Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. Sparking revolutions and defining generations, Clarks’ archive of over 22,000 pairs includes the inimitable Desert Boot and Wallabee – and a ground-breaking combination of invention and craftsmanship remains at the heart of what the brand does now. Cutting-edge collaborations with cultural icons and KOLs, taking strides in social change, reimagining legendary silhouettes, and making shoes that move with the world ahead – Clarks is never standing still.
Rewards and benefits
Our rewards and benefits are as varied as our customers and our people, depending on your role, and which part of the business you join. The one thing they have in common is that they’re designed to recognise your contribution to our success.
Generous holiday allowance
Pension plan
Discount on Clarks products
Employee Assistance Programme
Provision for eye tests
Medicash plan (corporate and distribution centre colleagues)
Health cash plan (store management colleagues upwards)
Healthcare plan (for senior colleagues)
Long-service recognition awards
Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands
Flexible & hybrid working
Investing in your development
We’re constantly on the move, staying ahead of a changing world by keeping our minds sharp and our skills fresh. That’s why, wherever in the world you join us, you’ll find a wide range of learning opportunities at your fingertips, to make sure you keep growing and progressing.
From apprenticeships in the UK, to internships in the US and Singapore. Support for professional qualifications, to targeted leadership development programmes, and LearnerVerse, our corporate online training portal. Not to mention the chance to experience life in different parts of the business, and learn first-hand from experienced colleagues. So, if you’re looking to build on your skills, the opportunities are yours for the taking.
What we can offer youMeet some of the team
To give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Clarks, we thought we’d ask the people who know it best.
The people who already work here. And in their own words.
Karina
Head of Project Management and Business Analysis
Kate
People Experience Partner
What to expect from our process
We know every person is unique – and we embrace it. So, you’ll find our recruitment process is a little different, depending on the role you apply for and where it’s based. But you’ll always find it’s:
Transparent
Right from the start, you’ll know what to expect. We’ll be honest about the role, the team, the division, and the business, as well as the process.
Fair
Our family values mean it’s in our DNA to treat people fairly. So, you can expect a process that’s respectful, whatever the outcome.
A two-way process
We’ll make sure you find out as much about us as we do about you, so you’re sure we’re the right fit for you.
Communicative
We’ll keep you in the loop at every step – so you always know where you stand. And at each stage, you’ll learn more about our culture, our brand, and what it means to be part of our journey.
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Assistant Manager, Overhead - 9 months contract
Location: Street
Reference number: 5599
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