GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - FIXED TERM

Dr. Martens is a globally famous and culturally influential British brand with over 60 years of heritage. Our products have become cultural icons, instantly recognisable and with timeless appeal, which is still relevant to consumers across the world today.

As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career. Do you have what it takes?

THE GIG

The role will work with the Group Finance Manager to ensure that the month end group accounting and reporting is completed accurately and timely, coordinating consistency across Finance globally. This is a fixed term role for 9 months.

As our Group Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of month end consolidation adjustments that drive the overall Group reporting
• Ownership of the accounting for holding companies through the month end timetable, liaising with the Group Central Costs team where required
• Ownership and oversight of the overall intercompany reconciliations, along with providing recommendations to manage balances, investigating and resolving control issues
• Supporting the Group Finance Manager in the preparation, development, and review of the consolidated Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Preparation of the Month End Reporting Pack, which consolidates global financial information
• Preparation of Group balance sheet reconciliations
• Reviewing regional balance sheets, ensuring global consistency
• Annual Group transaction reviews; working across transfer pricing agreement calculations and communication with auditors and preparation of audit information

Compliance

• Preparation of the Group Month End timetable
• Developing process notes for Group Consolidation and Global accounting purposes
• Assisting in the implementation of new accounting standards across the business
• Involved in the process of setting up new legal entities, including tax compliance, D365 set up and any local regulations to be aware of and the impact this has on Group accounting and reporting
• Ensuring all transactions and processes align with the Group Accounting Manual and Group Policies and Procedures, including signed confirmation of the Group Checklist from Regional Heads
• Ensuring Global alignment on accounting and processes

Projects

• Assisting in the continued development of financial aspects of D365; including process improvements and reporting suites
• Responsible for future updates to the Group Accounting Manual, involving partnering with different departments throughout the business to ensure that the Group Accounting Manual meets the Group’s needs
• Assist with Onestream implementation

OUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals: INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS.

We’re a diverse bunch who believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA) with appropriate technical competencies
• Experience of working with Group consolidations including overseas subsidiaries – multi-currency & multi-site
• Understanding of IFRS accounting policies – ability to use this knowledge to apply to Group consolidation and have a questioning mind of Global information submitted
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, to agreed timetables and deadlines
• Confidence to build credibility quickly with stakeholders within and outside of the Finance function
• The ability to understand the detail but also to take a big picture approach
• Advanced excel skills and ability to use PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with D365 (Microsoft Dynamics) desirable but not essential

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Welcome to the family free pair of docs
• 65% off all docs
• A dedicated culture team focusing on wellness and charity.
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Hybrid working
• Amazing Cobbs Lane based offices with free onsite parking
• Private healthcare

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be our best. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.