Finance Shared Services GL Accountant

Charlotte Tilbury are on the hunt for a Finance Shared Services GL Accountant to join our growing Group Finance team. This role will be in the newly created shared services function and will be an integral part of enhancing capabilities in the finance department by driving best practice across the global finance function. This will include maintaining the general ledger across the group - ensuring consistency of accounting and reporting across all regions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the integrity of financial accounting and reporting.

Maintain clean general ledgers, ensuring balance sheet accounts are reconciled fully and reconciling items are addressed and cleared on a timely basis

Maintenance of the global fixed asset register, including posting of depreciation, additions, and disposals

Posting of the global payroll journals, including liaison with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure the information received is correctly coded and allocated

Posting of accruals and prepayments – liaising with the local finance analysts and business partners to ensure all costs are correctly recorded

Allocation and recharge of corporate costs to other entities within the Charlotte Tilbury group

Reconciliation of intercompany charges and agreement of balances

Work closely with internal functions to drive consistency and accuracy of information across the various finance systems (Anaplan, NetSuite, SAP Central Finance) to ensure “one source of truth” - ensuring that all data and information provided is reliable, correct, and up to date

Ensuring financial records comply with regulatory standards

Ensure timely submission of financial reports to meet internal and external deadlines

Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in general ledger activities, upholding a strong control environment

Compile and post journal entries in Netsuite with supporting documentation

Provide first line of support for GL related queries for year-end and interim audit

Provide ad-hoc analysis and assistance in projects, as required

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Practical knowledge of UKGAAP/IFRS

Demonstrable understanding of end-to-end finance processes

Competent in the fundamentals of accounting

Deadline oriented with a commitment to accuracy

Good time management and organisational skills

Keen attention to detail

Independent thinker and driven to achieve best results

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in ERP systems and financial software (NetSuite experience is a plus)

Ability to prioritise and provide follow up in a fast-paced environment

Charlotte Tilbury is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where nimble mindsets, striving to deliver the best and wanting to be part of a global #dreaamteam are key. Even though we have requirements, our experience and background are just a guide, we still love to welcome applicants with more or less experience stated, provided necessary skills can be demonstrated.

Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves

We’re a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday

Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey

Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all

Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues

Bring your fury friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces

And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!

At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves. We celebrate and support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees - and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process.

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