Location
London, European Head Office

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
UNIQLO, a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group and one of the largest apparel retailers worldwide, is recruiting an Accounting Manager to join our European Head Office in London. Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you will play a key role in ensuring IFRS and J-SOX compliance, strengthening financial controls, and delivering accurate reporting across multiple European markets. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with a strong audit and consumer industry background who combines hands-on operational accounting expertise with commercial awareness. You will take full ownership of the month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and financial controls, while partnering with stakeholders across the business to deliver insight and support decision-making within a fast-paced international retail environment.

You will be responsible for ensuring IFRS, J-SOX, and statutory compliance across designated markets; owning financial control, reporting accuracy, and balance sheet integrity; leading and developing Financial Accountants with coaching and support; strengthening accounting processes, controls, and governance frameworks; partnering with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and identify efficiencies; supporting audits and collaborating with shared service and outsourced finance teams; and driving continuous improvement across accounting operations and reporting processes.

What We Offer
26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
30% staff discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Private pension scheme
Performance-based bonus scheme
Hybrid working model (3 days office-based, 2 days remote)
Social events throughout the year
Seasonal sample sales
Two paid Volunteer Days per year
Prime central London location, close to Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus stations
UNIQLO is proud to be a Living Wage Foundation-accredited employer, committed to paying all our UK employees a real Living Wage.

Commitment to Inclusion and Data Protection
UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and personal information; please refer to our privacy policy for details on our recruitment process.

Experience
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with post-qualified experience.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Solid understanding of balance sheet and P&L accounting.
Audit background preferred, with exposure to a commercial environment.
Experience managing and developing teams.
Advanced Excel and ERP systems knowledge.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

About you
Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent English; additional European language skills are advantageous.

Qualifications
Qualified accountant designation (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) required.