About us. We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and well-being. About the role. This role's purpose is to assist the Finance Manager in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of accounting entries impacting the Group Balance Sheet and to ensure the integrity of accounting records. Key Responsibilities. Posting of month-end accounting journals and performing key balance sheet reconciliations, notably in relation to intercompany balances, FX and unactioned demand. ARCS superuser with responsibility for loading balances each month and liaising with Tech and EPM team to set up new reconciliations/re-allocate reconciliations. Production of month end management accounts for some subsidiary companies Producing the monthly Group Consolidation Exceptional costs analysis Production of monthly balance sheet pack, with investigation of significant movements Assisting the Finance Manager in the of production of annual statutory accounts for and other periodic external reporting, such as Bank Reports. Production of key audit schedules and answering auditor queries. Other ad hoc requests from the team and wider business. About you. Part-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification, actively studying to become fully qualified, or a recent Accounting & Finance graduate. Strong accounting skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to effectively utilise formulas, pivot tables, lookups, etc. Proficient in the use of other Microsoft packages such as Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience with Oracle would be beneficial. Strong communication skills for both finance and non-finance audiences. Ability to work with external auditors and advisors, understanding their needs and requests and providing clear, concise and accurate information. Good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and reliably. Enthusiastic attitude with a desire to improve and ability to use own initiative. How to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions. What happens next? Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. 2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here. Equal opportunities We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.