<section data-logic-value="htmlblock" id="mission" class="html-block blockListblock"><!----><h2 class="title html-blocktitle"> About the role </h2><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Jointhe Lacoste Team as our Management Accountant!</b></p><p><b>Reportingto: </b><b>Finance Manager</b></p><p><b>Hybridworking: London office / home (3:2)</b>&nbsp;</p><p>At Lacoste, we believe that everyone brings a unique touch to ourcollective spirit. Here, we are passionate teams, united by the same values.Together, we create memorable experiences for our customers by inspiring andconnecting with them. Both universal and timeless, the brand brings togethercultures and generations. Elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign, to grow,inspire, and make a lasting impact in the world of fashion and retail. </p><p>As our ManagementAccountant, you will play a key role within the UK &amp; Ireland Finance team,ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across our UK andIreland entities. </p><p>You will own keymonth-end processes, statutory reporting requirements, and balance sheetcontrols while partnering with stakeholders across the business to delivertimely financial insights and support decision-making. </p><p>This is an excitingopportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional looking to broaden theirmanagement accounting experience within a dynamic, collaborative, andfast-paced retail environment.&nbsp;</p><br><p><b><u>Your responsibilities:</u></b></p><ul><li><b>OwnMonth-End Reporting &amp; Financial Close: </b>Manage month-end accountingactivities for the UK &amp; Ireland entities, including stock adjustments,accruals, journals, and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financialreporting.</li><li><b>MaintainFinancial Controls &amp; Compliance: </b>Prepare VAT returns, support balancesheet reconciliations, oversee vendor and bank master data, and ensure allinternal controls and finance procedures are consistently followed.</li><li><b>PartnerAcross the Business</b>: Collaborate closely with Marketing and otherdepartments to review spend, monitor budgets against forecasts, and ensureaccurate cost recognition through monthly accruals and reporting.</li><li><b>ManageStatutory &amp; External Reporting: </b>Prepare quarterly VAT, Intrastat, andONS submissions while supporting year-end activities, audit requirements, andcompliance obligations.</li><li><b>DriveContinuous Improvement</b>: Identify opportunities to enhance reporting,strengthen financial controls, improve processes, and deliver valuable analysisto support senior leadership and business performance.</li><li><b>Support Wider Finance Operations:</b> Provide support acrossfinance activities including credit control cover, employee expense processing,internal audits, ad hoc reporting, and project work as required.</li></ul><p><b></b></p><p><b><b><br></b></b></p><b><u>Why join Lacoste?&nbsp;</u></b><p>Working at Lacostemeans…&nbsp; Representingan iconic brand that’s part of the MF Brands Group, alongsideAigle, Gant, and Tecnifibre, paving the way for exciting internalmobility opportunities.&nbsp;Joining a team thatvalues personal and collective development, where everyone is encouragedto grow and evolve.&nbsp;Balancing passion and well-being, because webelieve that everyone needs time to recharge. Embracing our Durable Elegance approach – placing our productsand value chain at the heart of our sustainability ambitions, with a mission toelevate them to environmental excellence. As well as fostering social inclusionby making equal opportunities a reality through impactful opportunities&nbsp;</p><br><p><b><u>Rewards &amp; Benefits:</u></b></p><ul><li><b>Package: </b>£43to £47k + Bonus&nbsp;</li><li><b>Health &amp; Wellbeing: </b>Regular team activities (e.g. run club,yoga), Private Healthcare (optional), Employee Assist Programme with the RetailTrust&nbsp;</li><li><b>Holidays: </b>25 days per year&nbsp;</li><li><b>Swag:</b> up to 65% off Lacoste products&nbsp;</li><li><b>Learning &amp; Development: </b>Continuous support on your learningjourney from day one&nbsp;</li><li><b>Parenthood: </b>Enhanced family leave and pay from day one, paidAssisted Conception leave&nbsp;</li><li><b>Extras:</b> Employee Referral, Long Service Award, Social Committeeevents&nbsp;</li></ul><br><u>&nbsp;<b>Ready to join a unique adventure?</b>&nbsp;</u><ul><li><b>1st step</b>:Apply now and live the Lacoste candidate experience&nbsp;</li><li><b>2nd step</b>: First call with the Talent AcquisitionBusiness Partner&nbsp;</li><li><b>3rd step</b>: Interview with the Finance Manager&nbsp;</li><li><b>4th step</b>: Interview with the CFO&nbsp;</li><li><b>5th step</b>: Accept the challenge and become a Lacosteteammate! </li></ul><p style="text-align: center;">Weaim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy toprovide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with yourapplication, feel free to get in touch with us by email <a href="mailto:uktalent@lacoste.com">uktalent@lacoste.com</a> (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subjectline).</p></div></section><section data-logic-value="htmlblock" id="profile" class="html-block blockListblock"><!----><h2 class="title html-blocktitle"> Profile </h2><div class="rich-text"><p></p><p><b><u>Your profile:</u></b></p><ul><li><b>Share the same values</b>: Play as One Team | Play with Elegance | Play by Daring | Play with Tenacity&nbsp;</li><li><b>Accounting Expertise:</b> Previous experience in accounting or management accounting, with a strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end processes, and financial controls.</li><li><b>Professional Qualification</b>: Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, with a desire to continue developing your finance career within a commercial environment.</li><li><b>Technical &amp; Systems Skills</b>: Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems such as SAP.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Systems &amp; Technical Expertise:</b> Advanced Excel skills with experience using financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems. Knowledge of SAP, HFM, or similar systems is highly desirable.</li><li><b>Attention to Detail:</b> Highly organised with excellent accuracy, ensuring financial information is reliable, compliant, and delivered within tight deadlines.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Communication &amp; Business Partnering:</b> Ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, confidently communicating financial information and providing valuable support to the wider business</li><li><b>Retail &amp; Commercial Awareness:</b> Experience within retail, FMCG, consumer goods, multi-site, or international environments would be highly beneficial.</li><li><b>Growth Mindset:</b> Proactive, curious, and continuously looking for ways to improve reporting, strengthen controls, and challenge the status quo to drive efficiency and best practice.&nbsp;</li></ul><p></p></div></section><section data-logic-value="htmlblock" id="additionalinfo" class="html-block blockListblock"><!----><h2 class="title html-blocktitle"> Equal opportunities </h2><div class="rich-text">At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality.Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents.We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.</div></section>