Retailer and Franchise Accountant

Job description

AutoReq ID

134335BR

Job Title

Retailer and Franchise Accountant

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Birmingham

Function

Tax

Service Line

Small Business Accounting

Service Line Information

KPMG Overview

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.

Job Description

Background
KPMG’s Small Business and Corporate Accounting (SBCA) business is one of the UK firm’s Strategic Growth Initiatives focusing on small businesses and start-ups. KPMG has made significant investment in developing digital technology with the aim of revolutionising the delivery of services to SMEs.
The SBCA team not only works with many fast growing SME clients, but also with some of the UK’s largest FTSE100 businesses. These larger client’s typically have a large number of smaller Franchises supporting their business.
The SBCA team has significant plans for growth. To support this growth we are recruiting a Retailer and Franchise Accountant, who, supported by an online platform will support our clients with their accounting and tax needs.

The role
The candidate will be supporting trainee and qualified Accountants with management and financial accounts reporting, variance analysis and data analytics across our Retail & Franchise clients.
Candidates should have the desire to develop the core skills of management and financial accounting. The scope of work can vary from client to client and therefore adaptability is key.
The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with clients and stakeholders. Confidence in liaising with colleagues and clients is essential, along with the ability to prioritise and manage a workload.
The individual will report in to an experienced Team Leader.
The successful candidate will have had a minimum of 1-2 years’ finance work experience.
One of the following professional qualifications is preferred but not essential -
- Degree – 2.1 (or higher) in a finance-related discipline;
- AAT – Qualified, or studying towards
KPMG offers an excellent working environment for personal and career progression.
The role is based in Birmingham.

Global Skills & Behaviours
The candidate will develop into a client facing role and so the following skills and behaviours are essential:
- Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work.
- Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.
- Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community.
- Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information.
- Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear.

Our Deal

If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn’t rewarding enough, we’ll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally.

‘Our Deal’ sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

Flexible Working

While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands.

We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.

Applying with a Disability

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.

KPMG's commitment to diversity

KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We are proud of the value we place on individuality; we want you to bring your full self to work and truly maximise your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results for our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG.

Returning to work after a break

At KPMG, we appreciate that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand that those with experience who have taken a career break have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment. This role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 18 months or more and who have previous relevant experience.

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