Financial Accountant

The Business 

Passenger is driven by a passion for escapism, connection, and the wellbeing of both people and the planet. As a fast growing brand in the outdoor sector, we create products that are 'made to roam' and embody a culture that embraces inclusivity and fosters a collaborative team environment. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for protecting the planet while building something unique and authentic.

The Role 

We are seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to support the continued growth of a fast-scaling  DTC business.  The Financial Accountant will play a key role in the month-end close process, audit preparation, and financial control, while supporting the Financial Controller in building a robust and scalable finance function.

This is an amazing opportunity for someone to make their mark on a fast growth business to help us continue to drive the business forward as we embark in the next phase of global growth journey. 

About the Team 

You will be working as part of a world class finance team. We are responsible for ensuring that the finance team can be stewardship to the business and act as a catalyst for growth. You will report to Sarah Wilde who manages the Reporting and Controls team. 

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Reporting

  • Lead and deliver the month-end close process to tight deadlines

  • Implement month end reporting for the business and external stakeholders

  • Produce detailed management reporting packs, including variance analysis and insights

  • Continuously improve reporting processes and outputs

  • Ensure month end reporting is inline with financial reporting standards

Balance Sheet & Financial Control

  • Maintain full ownership of the UK balance sheet

  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis

  • Ensure strong financial controls and audit-ready documentation

  • Identify and implement improvements to processes and controls

  • Support the Financial Controller to perform monthly stock reconciliations across systems 

  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation and provisioning 

  • Work closely with operations and supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies

Audit & Compliance

  • Lead preparation for the year-end audit, including:

    • Audit schedules and reconciliations

    • Supporting documentation

    • Liaison with external auditors

  • Support delivery of audit within required timelines

  • Review of statutory accounts and disclosures

  • Ensure the business is compliant with latest financial reporting standards

VAT & Regulatory Compliance

  • Support and manage UK and EU VAT compliance, including:

    • Preparation and review of VAT returns

    • Ensuring compliance with cross-border e-commerce regulations

  • Support wider regulatory compliance as the business expands internationally

Business Support

  • Partner with the Financial Controller to:

    • Support group reporting and consolidation

    • Strengthen the control environment

    • Deliver ad hoc financial analysis

    • Continuous improvement of month end process/systems.

Ad Hoc Projects

  • Support finance transformation with the aid of AI 

  • Contribute to system implementations and scaling the finance function

  • Undertake ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making

  • Support the CFO and FP&A functions as needed

Skills & Experience

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)  with 0-2 years PQE

  • Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge

  • Proven experience on month end close and reporting 

  • Experience in implementing reporting and improving controls 

  • Experience in e-commerce, retail, or DTC environment preferred

  • Experience with stock accounting and inventory systems

  • Audit experience (practice or industry) is highly desirable

  • Excellent Excel/Google Sheets skills 

Key Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to identify and drive process improvements

  • Not phased by a constantly changing environment

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical in ensuring the finance function can support rapid growth, increased complexity, and international expansion—providing the foundation for high-quality reporting, strong controls, and regulatory compliance.

What good looks like:

  • Fast close process with insightful management reporting 

  • Audit sign off in 6 months post year end 

  • Hitting all compliance deadlines 

What we offer:

We nurture and empower the whole you – mind, body, and spirit. Our rewards package is designed to fuel your passions, support your ambitions, and cultivate an environment where you can thrive. In addition to a competitive salary it includes; 

  • A culture of empowerment, freedom, flexibility, and trust

  • Escapism is serious business for us. We practise what we preach and connect together for quarterly in person cabin sessions and getting outside. Our HQ is in the New Forest, 5 minutes from the sea. 

  • Typical Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm 5 days a week. 

  • Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays + a day for your birthday

  • Very generous staff discount and friends and family discount  

  • Private Medical Insurance for your and your dependants 

  • Enhanced pension contributions 

  • Annual Volunteering Day to support causes that matter to you 

Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other factors. Any applicant that believes they need reasonable accommodations to perform the duties of this role is invited to discuss this with us and let us know in your application.

Hearing from us
We truly appreciate everyone who takes the time to apply with us, but sadly we won’t be able to provide feedback to anyone who isn’t taken through to the interview. Sometimes it will be the right person, wrong role or time, so please sign up to hear about new roles at https://careers.passenger-clothing.com/ and try again if you see something better suited. 

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