Job Description

At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world's leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel.


We are recruiting for a Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager to join us on an interim basis to lead a team of two Direct Reports.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, responsible for leading monthly and annual financial reporting and tax compliance for the Joseph Joseph group. Lead the month-end accounting close and financial reporting the Group Lead preparation of consolidated Group and UK operating legal entity statutory accounts Oversee statutory audits for UK and overseas legal entities, ensuring all data requirements and controls are in place Lead Corporation Tax and VAT compliance for the Group - including ownership of Transfer Pricing processes and Intercompany contracts and transactions. In addition, provide support with ongoing assessment of Group legal entity structure Provide technical accounting guidance to finance and operating teams; drafting and implementing Accounting policies where required Take a fresh-eyes perspective to identify and implement process improvements and best practices optimising data analytics Additional ad hoc tasks as required

What we need from you:

Qualified Accountant with extensive post qualified experience, including experience in a similar role within a multinational Group environment Experience leading year-end statutory accounts preparation and audits for a consolidated Group and standalone legal entities Experience of UK and international tax compliance (Corporation Tax, Transfer Pricing and VAT) including support with returns preparation and reviews Experience of managing high-performing teams Detail oriented, constantly challenging processes, ability to explain complex finance and accounting matters to a non-finance audience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience of SAP and Power BI is a plus Relevant experience working within a Consumer Goods business would be an advantage Keen to work within a high growth environment

What you will get from us:

A competitive salary and holiday allowance A pension contribution Exclusive staff discount Flexible working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home and flex start/finish times External private employee wellbeing support * Access to Perkbox