R2R Accountant - Bottega Veneta (Haywards Heath)

Summary
Kering is a global Luxury group managing the development of a series of renowned Maisons in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewellery and Watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, as well as Kering Eyewear. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Maisons to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow's Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: "Empowering Imagination." In 2021, Kering had 42,000 employees and consolidated revenues of €17 billion.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an R2R Accountant to be based at the Finance Shared Service Centre in Haywards Heath who will report to the Financial Controller of the Bottega Veneta UK and Ireland entities.

Your opportunity

Y ou will work collaboratively within the Finance Shared Services department in order to support on the preparation of the month end reporting, compliance activities and daily UK finance operations for the Bottega Veneta entities. You will be supported by an Assistant Accountant who will report directly into you.

How you will contribute

• Support the Financial Controller in the preparation of month end reporting, including posting month end journals HFM loading and analysis of the P&L
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Management of the fixed assets including creating fixed assets, depreciation, disposals and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register
• Support in preparation of budget and forecast
• Expense claim review and processing
• Completing Intercompany recharges and reconciliations
• Preparing Intercompany payment runs
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation of tax packs
• Preparation of statutory accounts
• Responding to internal and external audit queries
• Responding to and supporting with queries raised by the Financial Controller, Bottega Veneta Division and other operational teams based in London.
• Management, coaching and performance appraisal of the Assistant Accountant

Whoyouare

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified
• Strong Excel skills, including ability to use complex formulas
• Proficiency in SAP and HFM reporting
• A problem solver with a strong analytical mindset with a high attention to details
• An effective and positive team player with excellent management and communication skills, with an agile, collaborative and inclusive approach
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts
• Experience in retail / luxury retail business within a finance function is desirable

Why work with us

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2023-02-28

Schedule
Full time

Organization
Kering UK Services Ltd.