Job Description

We're looking for a financial accountant to join our team here at Starbucks UK on a 6 month fixed term contract. A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired. Where your voice is brewed into everything we do. At Starbucks, we're all about you.



As part of this role, you'll be responsible for preparing the monthly management and year-end financial accounts on a timely and accurate basis in compliance with relevant legal, accounting and tax regulations.



We'll look to you to bring your previous experience of working in a big 4, ideally with further experience within a multisite environment. You'll be ACA/ACCA qualified with 2-3 years post qualification experience in preparing financial statements with relevant entries and supporting schedules. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of US GAPP and IFRS, however this isn't essential. We're looking for someone who can start quickly and hit the ground running.



The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working as our financial accountant, you'll get involved in:



Providing accounting support to the business for your respective area. Identifying and highlighting opportunities for automation and best practice improvements. Developing and maintaining various accounting systems and processes required to produce monthly management accounts in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring accuracy and completeness for assigned P&L and Balance Sheet responsibilities Collaborating cross-functionally with relevant stakeholders to identify the accounting impacts of operational initiatives, unusual transactions, new agreements, and projects. Supporting with the production of statutory accounts and supporting schedules as assigned. Preparing monthly and quarterly P&L and Balance Sheet variance analyses and commentary, along with related supporting schedules. Providing documentation and analysis to support internal and external audits. Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasts Preparing accruals and other journal entries based on outcomes from monthly meetings with relevant stakeholders. Establishing and maintaining accounting controls to ensure compliance with Starbucks' internal policies and applicable accounting regulations. Creating and maintaining comprehensive process documentation for areas of responsibility.


In return, we'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits (FTE) that include:



25 days holiday a year (plus Bank Holidays) Flexible benefits - in addition to the benefits listed here we'll also provide you with an additional 4% to allow you to select the benefits that suit you Life assurance and private medical insurance for yourself Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself) Free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform Subscription to Headspace Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit) Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!) A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family

So, if you're looking for a new opportunity, with us you'll be welcomed, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired. Here you'll be heard. Because here, you're a part of it all. Here you belong.



Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.


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