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About the Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you will support the day-to-day transactions within the accounts for Deckers EMEA entities. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, completing assigned tasks during period close, reconciling accounting schedules across the balance sheet, and managing daily banking reconciliation for assigned entities. You will also interact with other business units to clarify external transactions and provide explanations of variances for review.

Responsibilities

Manage bank reconciliation for UK and EU entities, ensuring daily accuracy using cash management tools and BlackLine
Own the end-to-end bank reconciliation process, including monthly reconciliations and supporting schedules for manual matching
Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items by collaborating with Retail Managers and stakeholders
Identify and post journals for bank charges, commissions, fees, and other non-sales related transactions with correct GL coding
Proactively follow up on aged or unclear reconciling items, ensuring timely resolution
Support the setup of new stores within BlackLine and coordinate with Treasury for new bank account integration
Own the reconciliation process for Other Receivables/Payables accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of aged balances
Liaise with business stakeholders to validate transactions and resolve discrepancies
Prepare and distribute summaries of open items following month end, including status updates and actions required
Complete Office of National Statistics and other required statistics reporting for assigned entities (monthly, quarterly, annual surveys)
Provide broader support across the EMEA accounting team as needed

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to use independent judgment in performing all duties
Excellent problem-solving ability
High degree of integrity with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately
Numerate, with strong computer skills and advanced Excel

Skills

Oracle and Hyperion knowledge highly desirable
Retail experience in back-office role (desirable)

Location

EMEA

Work Type

Hybrid & Flexible Working Environment

Experience Level

Early stage of studying towards a professional accountancy qualification
Experience of SOX Controls desirable

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

Benefits

Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities
Generous discounts
Community-based programs
Growth and Development
Global Mentorship Programme

About the Company

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step, is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond.
Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.
Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion.

Equal Opportunity

COME AS YOU ARE
We celebrate diversity—of your background, your experiences, and your unique identity.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are.
We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands.
We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.