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About the Role
UNIQLO is seeking an Accounting Manager for its European Head Office in London. This role is crucial for ensuring IFRS and J-SOX compliance, enhancing financial controls, and delivering accurate reporting across multiple European markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong audit and consumer industry background, combining operational accounting expertise with commercial awareness.
Responsibilities
- Ensure IFRS, J-SOX, and statutory compliance across designated markets.
- Own financial control, reporting accuracy, and balance sheet integrity.
- Lead and develop Financial Accountants, providing coaching and support.
- Strengthen accounting processes, controls, and governance frameworks.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and identify efficiencies.
- Support audits and collaborate with shared service and outsourced finance teams.
- Drive continuous improvement across accounting operations and reporting processes.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with post-qualified experience.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Solid understanding of balance sheet and P&L accounting.
- Audit background preferred, with exposure to a commercial environment.
- Experience managing and developing teams.
- Advanced Excel and ERP systems knowledge.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent English; additional European language skills are advantageous.
Skills
- IFRS
- J-SOX
- Financial reporting
- Internal controls
- Balance sheet accounting
- P&L accounting
- Audit
- Team management
- Excel
- ERP systems
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Stakeholder management
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid working model (3 days office-based, 2 days remote)
Experience Level
- Post-qualified experience
Education Level
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
Benefits
- 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- 30% staff discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private pension scheme
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Social events throughout the year
- Seasonal sample sales
- Two paid Volunteer Days per year
- Real Living Wage
About the Company
- UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world.
- UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high-quality, innovative and long-lasting clothing at an affordable price.
Equal Opportunity
- UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
- We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and personal information; please refer to our privacy policy for details on our recruitment process.