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Job Description
Job Title: Trek French and Spanish Retail AccountantReports to: Retail Accountant ManagerLocation: Tres Cantos, Madrid, SpainJob Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Purpose
As our Retail function grows, we now need support from talented Financial professionals to achieve our goal of first class financial support and control, ensuring we are well positioned to continue executing our ambitious expansion plans. We are looking for someone who is confident and capable in both managing the end to end bookkeeping and becoming a respected business advisor; this is a broad, challenged and versatile role. Every day will be different, making this a perfect professional development opportunity to further develop business and technical knowledge.
Key Accountabilities
Financial Control
Responsible for performing all bookkeeping tasks for several Owned Retail stores across Europe
Verify and enter sales, cost of goods sold, payments and stock movement entries from EPOS
Validate accuracy of invoices, reconcile with goods received, enter and pay via Accounts Payable
Posting of all monthly Profit & Loss journals, ensuring an accurate P&L position by the end of Working Day 2
Maintain accurate accruals and prepayments
Maintain accurate Fixed asset register
Reconciliation of bank accounts and supplier balances
Perform balance sheet reconciliations on time every month, ensuring all balances are well understood & documented, supporting a ‘no surprises’ culture
Maintenance of VAT records and preparation of returns where applicable
Support the annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting process with analysis and insight
Ensure systems are in place to monitor and support Financial Control in stores, acting swiftly when needed to maintain high standards
Supporting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) developments and process improvement projects
Business Support
Deliver business information and other customised reports to your customers in a language they can understand
Utilize the excellent tools and systems we have to ensure we understand our margin, facilitating actions in stores in order to achieve maximum sales & margin
Understand & monitor the business KPIs, supporting the store teams in driving improvements
Coordinate monthly P&L review meetings with all of your Store Managers
Facilitate insightful monthly or quarterly meetings with adhoc analysis as required
Some travel required to visit some of our stores
Technical Requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, JD Edwards or SAP
EPOS & Stock Control Exposure
Experienced in international and intercompany invoicing
Confident understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and European VAT rules or desire to learn fast
Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification
Minimum of two years bookkeeping experience, preferably with a retail focus.
Excellent written and verbal French, Spanish and English language. Italian as a plus.
Personal Profile
Bring energy and drive a drive for high standards to the role
Capable of working both quickly and accurately, whilst staying focused
No drama, roll up your sleeves approach
Positive attitude
Excellent attention to detail; tenacious and methodical
Inquisitive; demonstrates a desire to understand and interact with the business outside of Finance
Dedicated to continuous improvement; challenges existing thinking and has the confidence to make recommendations and drive projects forward
Interest and enthusiasm for Retail & the leisure industry.
The contents of this Job Description are not intended to be exhaustive and you may be required to carry out other reasonable duties, which fall within your capabilities.
Job Descriptions are reviewed and amended on a regular basis in order to meet the evolving demands of the business and marketplace drivers.
Any job description provided to you by Trek will not form part of your contract of employment unless specified otherwise.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Trek is a place where you’re valued for being you. If you’re really into bikes, that’s great. If you’re not (yet), that’s great too. Because there’s a lot more to Trek than bikes. Every person has a unique history and life experience to bring to the table. We respect that. It’s what makes us who we are.
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