Job Description
Job Title: Finance Accountants
Location: Head Office, Leicester
Salary: £Competitive plus bonus & benefits
Next PLC is a British multinational retailer known for delivering quality fashion and homeware at affordable prices, both in-store and online. With a presence across the UK and internationally, we are driven by a passion for innovation, quality, and exceptional customer experience.
We are now seeking
Finance Accountants
to join our dynamic finance team, contributing across our
Commercial Finance ,
Finance Operations , and
Group Finance
divisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy of a FTSE 100 company.
Key Responsibilities
As a Finance Accountant at Next, you will be responsible for providing financial insight, ensuring financial compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making across three core finance divisions:
1. Commercial Finance Division
Collaborate with business units to provide commercial finance support and analysis.
Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports to guide commercial decision-making.
Support the identification of risks and opportunities to drive profitability and improve business efficiency.
2. Finance Operations Division
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions, working across functions such as Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Cash Management.
Drive continuous improvement in processes, maintaining the highest standards of financial control and compliance.
Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
3. Group Finance Division
Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and reports for external stakeholders, including auditors and regulators.
Participate in statutory reporting and tax compliance, ensuring adherence to all relevant financial regulations.
Contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures across the Group.
Skills & Experience Required
Qualified accountant
(ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
Demonstrable experience in a finance/accounting role, ideally within a large organisation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
Proficiency in
Microsoft Excel
and familiarity with finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Knowledge of UK financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world!
About some of our Benefits
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Early VIP access to sale stock
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Free on-site parking
Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title: Finance Accountants
Location: Head Office, Leicester
Salary: £Competitive plus bonus & benefits
Next PLC is a British multinational retailer known for delivering quality fashion and homeware at affordable prices, both in-store and online. With a presence across the UK and internationally, we are driven by a passion for innovation, quality, and exceptional customer experience.
We are now seeking
Finance Accountants
to join our dynamic finance team, contributing across our
Commercial Finance ,
Finance Operations , and
Group Finance
divisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy of a FTSE 100 company.
Key Responsibilities
As a Finance Accountant at Next, you will be responsible for providing financial insight, ensuring financial compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making across three core finance divisions:
1. Commercial Finance Division
Collaborate with business units to provide commercial finance support and analysis.
Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports to guide commercial decision-making.
Support the identification of risks and opportunities to drive profitability and improve business efficiency.
2. Finance Operations Division
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions, working across functions such as Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Cash Management.
Drive continuous improvement in processes, maintaining the highest standards of financial control and compliance.
Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
3. Group Finance Division
Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and reports for external stakeholders, including auditors and regulators.
Participate in statutory reporting and tax compliance, ensuring adherence to all relevant financial regulations.
Contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures across the Group.
Skills & Experience Required
Qualified accountant
(ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
Demonstrable experience in a finance/accounting role, ideally within a large organisation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
Proficiency in
Microsoft Excel
and familiarity with finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Knowledge of UK financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world!
About some of our Benefits
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Early VIP access to sale stock
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Free on-site parking
Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
