Financial Accountant

- UAT / Fashion Retail & E-commerce - A global fashion brand is currently recruiting a Financial Accountant on a 1-year fixed-term contract to support its ongoing SAP S/4HANA implementation for EMEA retail and e-commerce finance operations. The role has two key focuses: independently owning assigned UAT activities alongside the Senior Financial Accountant, and maintaining day-to-day retail and e-commerce accounting operations during the intensive testing period. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on SAP experience, proven participation in an SAP or equivalent ERP implementation/UAT project, and a solid background in fashion retail and e-commerce accounting. (Ref: MY47718 - Please include this when making any enquiries.) Main Responsibilities Independently lead assigned UAT activities for SAP S/4HANA retail and e-commerce accounting processes, including test execution, defect tracking, and validation Support SAP implementation, data migration, go-live and hypercare activities Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing for retail stores and e-commerce operations Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records Prepare group consolidation and reporting, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations Support external audits and maintain audit-ready documentation Maintain SAP data integrity, financial controls, and reporting processes, while identifying opportunities for improvement Work closely with Finance, IT, BPO and operational teams to resolve accounting, reporting, and system-related issues Ideal Candidate 5+ years of finance and accounting experience in fashion retail, including e-commerce 3+ years of hands-on SAP experience covering accounting transactions, closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting Proven hands-on experience in at least one SAP or equivalent ERP implementation, migration, or formal UAT project Strong accounting knowledge, including financial close and group consolidation Experience with intercompany reconciliations and eliminations Experience supporting external financial audits Strong systems aptitude and ability to troubleshoot finance system or interface issues Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills Professional working proficiency in English High level of accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail Conditions Location: London, UK Working Style: hybrid Salary: £50,000–£65,000 per annum depending on experience Job Type: 1-year fixed-term contract Working Hours: Monday to Friday Start: ASAP Visa Support Visa support is not available for this position. Working holiday visa holders with more than 18 months remaining on their visa may also apply, depending on their experience . Application Notes If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.