Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Application Deadline: 22 August 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Poland, remote

Compensation: zł10,000 - zł16,000 / month

Description

Please Note: All applications must be submitted in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.
Location: Poland, remote
Salary: 10,000-16,000k PLN per month
Diversity matters We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It’s what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future.
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Who we are
You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there’s more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good.
The Living Wage Foundation’s statement 'a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay' is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we put our people first and fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that it is what’s inside that counts - whether that’s an ingredient in a product, or the minerals in a smartphone.
The team
As the sole member of this function, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape and own the function from the ground up. While you’ll operate independently day to day, you’ll work closely with colleagues across departments, collaborating cross-functionally to drive impact. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on autonomy, takes initiative, and enjoys being both the strategist and the hands-on executor.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

Key Responsibilities

• You are responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow results and forecast (according to local GAAP). This will include variance analysis and commentary.
• In conjunction with the external accountant, you will be responsible for general bookkeeping which will include but is not limited to:
  • Processing and paying invoices
  • Till reconciliations for Cash, Card and Gift Cards
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Intercompany recharges
  • Payroll booking and reconciliation of key control accounts
  • Assist external accountants with local VAT returns
  • Accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
  • Year closing and provide documents to the auditor
• Working alongside the regional Finance Business Partner you will assist with the budget and forecasting process as well as any ad hoc reporting that they may require.
• Coordinate cooperation between the external accounting office and the internal finance department
• Entering documents into accounting systems and issuing sales invoices
• Adhoc support for shop staff and support team members which could include:
  • Target setting and bonus calculations
  • Contact with lawyers and external accountants on adhoc matters
  • Acting as a liaison between the local shop manager and external HR/Payroll advisor.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Fluent in Polish and intermediate English
• You have a business degree with a focus on "Finance & Controlling" or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications
• You have 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting and controlling, preferably in a retail environment
• You have knowledge of the Polish Accounting Act and other relevant tax regulations
• You are a real Excel professional and are otherwise open to new tools and technologies
• Experience with Microsoft Navision, Nova or Sage
• You have a strong hands-on mentality to ensure tasks are completed to the highest standard, think commercially, and do not lose sight of the bigger picture
• You have the flexibility to work in a reactive and ever-changing business environment, thriving on the opportunity to work autonomously and in support of the regional leadership team.
• You are an excellent communicator who is able to articulate a view and effect change within a collective group environment

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)
• Enhanced paternity leave*
• Bonus scheme
• Day off for weekday birthdays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted rail and bus season tickets
• Employee assistance programme
• Financial childcare support on return to work*
• We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.
• Support groups, film nights, yoga, meditation sessions and much more
• *Tailored gender affirming care

*qualifying period/hours required
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