Job Description

About The Role

There's plenty about Topps Tiles that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of "one in five" in 2023, we have launched our new goal - Mission 365 - targeting 365 million of sales.



We are currently looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our team! In this role you will work with the Head of Financial Reporting and the rest of the finance team to ensure that key aspects of the company's financial accounting processes are appropriately administered and information is available in a timely fashion. The job holder will be involved in various financial activities including IFRS16 lease accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and finance processes and controls.

Key Accountabilities

To work with the Head of Financial Reporting and the rest of the finance team to ensure that key aspects of the company's financial accounting processes are appropriately administered and information is available in a timely fashion Assisting with IFRS16 Lease Accounting processes, including liaison with property function to ensure timely updates of our property management software (MRI Horizon) Support rent and rates accounting. Support other utilities accounting. Support the Head of Financial Reporting and Financial Controller with miscellaneous reporting and various other financial activities as required. Manage the allocation and recharge of property costs to appropriate entities within the group Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of VAT returns Complete all necessary regulatory submissions related to goods entering Northern Ireland Work with external auditors to ensure robust group and subsidiary statutory accounts are produced within the required timescales. Assist with the monthly review of your owned Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss areas. Help to ensure that the Head of Financial Reporting and Financial Controller are well informed of the company's financial position. Ensure appropriate processes exist within the finance team to identify key areas of risk and agree with the Head of Financial Reporting appropriate plans to manage those risks. Work with auditors and external parties to ensure that core accounting controls are appropriate and consistently implemented.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

Essential

Part qualified accountant. Interested in technical accounting and a desire to develop in this area. Good communication skills Competent in the use of Excel, including the use of formulas and pivot tables (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IFERROR).

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics and MRI Horizon. Knowledge of IFRS16 Lease Accounting. Experience of liaising with external providers - banks, auditors, etc. Good working knowledge of accounting systems & monthly accounts process - general ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger, monthly accounts process, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting.

What we'll do for you

In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded; you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success (up to 20% of your base salary). Then there's a generous staff discount, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus, flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We're committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you'll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Topps Group we believe that diversity isn't just a box to tick. We are committed to creating an authentic 'One Topps' culture, where our colleagues feel included and supported regardless of who they are or where they are from



We actively welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know--we're here to support you.



Join us in shaping a culture where inclusion is more than a policy--it's a daily practice.