At a glance We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The Finance team aims for around 2 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings. The role could be based at either our Bracknell or London campus depending on your preference. The salary range for this role is set at £46,600 - £70,000. This position is a permanent contract. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified or nearly qualified accountant to join our Finance team here at the John Lewis Partnership. The role is in the Policy & External Reporting team which focuses on half-year and external reporting, critical accounting estimates and judgements, statutory reporting and supporting the application of IFRS. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in using your expertise in technical accounting to ensure compliant and accurate external financial reporting and legal entity statutory accounts. Your responsibilities will include managing external reporting processes, supporting project management for the Annual Report and Accounts, and overseeing quality control measures, as well as interaction with the external auditors. To view the job outline: External candidates - please view via the attachment Internal candidates - please view the job outline in this folder here using your internal email address only Essential skills you’ll need Accountancy qualification or nearly qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent) External financial reporting experience and IFRS knowledge Excellent attention to detail Desirable Experience of Oracle financial systems External audit experience Excel and modelling experience Benefits of the Partnership and the role - Hybrid Working ️ - Full time working holiday entitlement of 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours) ⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply). You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount - Simple cycle to work support scheme - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/ Next Steps The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. Please be aware that due to the nature and activities of this role, a financial probity check will need to be completed for the successful candidate. For internal use only: LI-HEADOFFICE LI-HYBRID